Ferguson, a Democrat, told reporters at a news event in the Governor’s Conference Room that in his view, both chambers’ plans depend too much on taxes. Each would rely on a so-called wealth tax, an idea that he noted would likely attract immediate legal challenge if implemented.

OLYMPIA — Washington Senate and House budget leaders say they are weighing several options as they prepare for a "major pivot" after Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Tuesday that neither version of the operating budget proposals by Democratic lawmakers are