Gov. Bob Ferguson speaks to reporters about income tax legislation Democratic lawmakers unveiled on Feb. 3, 2026. Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard

By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
March 3, 2026

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson warned Tuesday that the income tax Democratic state lawmakers are pressing to approve in the next nine days might have to wait until next year.

The governor and lawmakers have been unable to resolve differences over how to use revenue from the tax.

Ferguson said he is “hopeful” an agreement can be reached by the end of the session March 12. “I…

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