House Bill 1217, also called the “rent-cap bill,” was among the most hotly debated measures during the 2025 session.

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed a bill Wednesday that set limits on rent increases—one of the first in the country.

During his mid-January inaugural address, Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson gave shout-outs to multiple bills, including some by ...

Rent stabilization and nine other housing proposals were signed into Washington state law on Wednesday. SEATTLE — Gov. Bob ...

The most contentious bill that Gov. Bob Ferguson signed into law was a state-level mandate to cap rent increases.

Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a bill into law Wednesday that sets limits on rent increases, making the state ...

Washington landlords can no longer raise rents by more than 10% per year under landmark legislation Gov. Bob Ferguson signed ...

Rent caps and other housing reforms are coming to Washington State after Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a swath of historic ...

Rent increases will be limited to 10 percent per year, with an exemption for newly built units for a dozen years.

Catholic priests in Washington State may risk either excommunication or jail time as a result of a new child abuse reporting ...