Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson has released his office’s budget priorities that calls for $4 billion in reduced spending by Washington state agencies, while describing new taxes as a “last resort.” The call for reduced spending is in response to a multi-billion shortfall for the upcoming 2025-2027 biennium,

Washington's incoming governor is breaking from some key members of his party on how to tackle the state's looming budget shortfall, as he unveils his plans on future state spending.

Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson’s budget proposal diverges from the spending increases proposed by outgoing Gov. Jay Inslee.

KIRO 7′s Monique Ming Laven sat down for an exclusive interview with Governor-elect Bob Ferguson to ask him how he plans to address the issue and what it could mean for your family.

Washington Governor-elect Bob Ferguson is calling for near across-the-board state agency budget cuts to help bail the state out of a forecasted deficit. Ferguson, a Democrat who will be sworn in next Wednesday,