A sponsor of the only bill fully vetoed by Governor Bob Ferguson in his first legislative session has criticized the governor’s new housing task force. The sponsor, who was left out of the group, described the creation of the task force as “a slap in the face.”

Washington stands on edge as Governor Bob Ferguson contemplates the fate of critical tax bills essential to the state’s budget. Lawmakers, lobbyists, and business leaders eagerly await his decision, understanding its profound impact on the state’s fiscal future.