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Debate over taxes, spending will dominate WA's 2026 legislative session

Governor Ferguson's $79 billion budget proposal includes a new 9.9% tax on millionaires to raise $3 billion annually starting in 2029, amid debates on taxes, safety, and climate.

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Washington’s 2026 legislative session begins Monday, with lawmakers facing major debates over taxes, spending, and how to balance a $79 billion two-year budget.

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A preview of Washington’s 2026 legislative session

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Washington lawmakers to debate budget and online safety in 2026 session

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Lawmakers in Washington are returning to Olympia on Monday as the 2026 legislative session officially begins. The 60-day session will run from January 12 through March 12 and will address several significant issues.

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Debate over taxes, spending will dominate WA's 2026 legislative session

Washington’s 2026 legislative session begins Monday, with lawmakers facing major debates over taxes, spending, and how to balance a $79 billion two-year budget.

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FOX 13 Seattle broke the news in on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
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