As lawmakers grapple with a multibillion-dollar budget deficit, Gov. Bob Ferguson has broken sharply with budgets proposed by Democratic legislators, telling reporters he does not support the plans passed by the House and Senate that call for billions in new spending and revenue.

Governor Bob Ferguson opposes tax-heavy budgets from the Senate and House, prioritizing fiscal responsibility for Washington residents.

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