What pen a governor uses to sign laws might not seem that important — but it’s a token and often an extension of who they are ...

But Ferguson also didn’t deny the likely impact on most Washington residents from the $9 billion package, or on the business ...

"Inheriting a $16 billion budget shortfall was not the way I wanted to start as governor," Bob Ferguson said Tuesday.

The new governor put some clear guardrails around the Legislature's budget debate. But his close-to-the-vest style has left ...

The new governor should take his time in reviewing a budget that includes tax increases that will raise the cost of living in Washington.

Washington state legislators have until midnight Sunday to pass a balanced budget. Gov. Bob Ferguson said he is “cautiously optimistic” they will get him a budget proposal by the deadline.