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10 results matching “state budget deficit” · Newest first
  1. PoliticsAug 20, 2026Paul Valencia

    Washington Policy Center tax expert warns that new income tax will affect everyone

    Ryan Frost argues Washington's new 9.9% income tax has a $1M deduction that a simple legislative majority could remove.

  2. OpinionJun 25, 2026Ryan Frost

    Opinion: Record capital gains revenue won't solve Washington's budget woes

    ….5 billion in fiscal 2026 — yet covers less than 10% of the state's projected budget shortfall.

  3. PoliticsJun 8, 2026Andrew Paxton

    Washington facing sharp budget deficit, 'significant impact' to services expected

    OFM Director K.D. Chapman-See warns agencies the 2027-29 budget shortfall spans both operating and transportation funds.

  4. PoliticsApr 1, 2026Jerry Cornfield

    With more state financial stress on horizon, Ferguson signs WA budget

    Washington’s latest $79.4 billion state budget taps rainy day funds, reduces child care provider payments, and defers big tax collections, setting up a deficit in 2028.

  5. OpinionJun 26, 2025Clark County Today

    POLL: What should lawmakers prioritize to avoid a budget shortfall by 2027?

    Despite record tax hikes, Washington may face a deficit and could dip into reserves Washington state faces a potential budget shortfall by the end of the 2025–27 biennium, despite record-h…

  6. NewsDec 3, 2024TJ Martinell

    Washington state’s spending spree drives massive deficit

    Washington state faces a massive budget deficit following years of increased spending and new taxes.

  7. Community NewsJun 25, 2024Paul Valencia

    Vancouver mayor, City Council members hold community forum on a number of topics

    The city’s budget deficit, homelessness, progress on the interstate bridge, and the city’s plans for what it describes as Complete Streets brought out…

  8. NewsNov 18, 2022Clark County Today

    Despite positive revenue forecast, Sen. Lynda Wilson wary of financial ‘iceberg’ ahead

    Sen. Lynda Wilson, Republican budget leader, says a projected slowing of state revenue growth combined with record government spending means little chance for inflation r…

  9. NewsMar 7, 2019Clark County Today

    Camas School District: $8 million projected budget deficit, ‘layoffs are coming’

    …nd subsequent “fix” are leaving school districts across the state with massive budget deficits, and Camas is no exception.

  10. NewsFeb 14, 2019Clark County Today

    Vancouver Public Schools officials point finger of blame at legislature for budget crisis

    Vancouver Public Schools says it is facing an increasing budget deficit due to a number of issues, including student population declines and lack of clarity from the state.