Washington State

Washington state is bracing for major fiscal and social impacts following passage of a federal megabill that cuts Medicaid and SNAP funding while eliminating clean energy tax credits. Analysts estimate the law could cost Washington billions annually, reduce coverage for hundreds of thousands of resi...

Roughly 545,000 acres of Washington’s forestlands showed signs of insect damage, disease, or other stress in 2024, according to a new report from the state Department of Natural Resources. While that represents just 2.5% of the state’s 22 million forested acres, it marks an uptick from 2023 and ...

Washington’s latest revenue forecast reveals a $720 million gap over the next four years, raising concerns about the state’s financial footing just ahead of the start of the new biennium. Gov. Bob Ferguson said he does not plan to call a special session — for now. The drop is driven by weak...

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is urging state agencies and public colleges to tighten their belts further, even after approving a budget this spring that closed a historic shortfall with tax hikes and cuts. A June 4 memo from the Office of Financial Management directs agencies to request new funds on...