Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson approves controversial new taxes expanding the state’s sales tax on companies providing digital services, starting in October 2025 (Taylor Soper/GeekWire)

Taylor Soper / GeekWire:
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson approves controversial new taxes expanding the state's sales tax on companies providing digital services, starting in October 2025  —  Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday approved controversial new taxes on businesses that will help plug the state's massive $16 billion budget shortfall.