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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.
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.
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.
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.
Opinion: Despite historic tax hikes – Washington state faces $4.3 billion deficit
…rost argues that Washington’s projected multibillion-dollar deficits stem from rapid spending growth, not a lack of revenue, after years of historic tax hikes.
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…
Washington state’s spending spree drives massive deficit
Washington state faces a massive budget deficit following years of increased spending and new taxes.
High school football: Belief system leads Camas to the Class 4A state finals
Camas Papermakers rally from a 13-point deficit to defeat Gonzaga Prep 28-20, advancing to the Class 4A state championship game.
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 passion…
WA Commerce Department announces $302 million in affordable housing funds
The Washington State Department of Commerce has allocated over $302 million in capital financing for affordable housing development in response to the stat…
Opinion: Call the Democrats’ bluff; end deficit spending
…Michael Master urges feds to live within their means, like states and families do.
Despite positive revenue forecast, Sen. Lynda Wilson wary of financial ‘iceberg’ ahead
…lson, Republican budget leader, says a projected slowing of state revenue growth combined with record government spending means little chance for inflation relief in 2023 and the possibility of a defi…