budget shortfall

Ferguson breaks away from fellow democrats on dealing with budget shortfall

Jeanie Lindsay

Washington’s next governor is striking a different tone than his fellow Democrats on how to tackle the state's looming budget gap.

Washington Attorney General and Governor-elect Bob Ferguson is seen in the middle of the frame, slightly smiling with his hands held together like he is in the midst of clapping, as other statewide elected officials are seen in the background.

Government

Ferguson 'skeptical' of wealth tax, pitches broad cuts to handle WA budget gap

Jeanie Lindsay

Washington's incoming governor is breaking from some key members of his party on how to tackle the state's looming budget shortfall.

Tana Senn tapped to lead WA's Department of Children, Youth, and Families

Laura Isaza

The state representative from Mercer Island, known for championing bills to expand childcare access, will lead Washington’s Department of Children, Youth, and Families.

Inslee proposes tax on the wealthy to help with budget shortfall

Jeanie Lindsay

Outgoing governor Jay Inslee proposed that Washington should create a wealth tax to preserve critical services as a 10 billion dollar budget gap looms.

WA state officials brace for budget gap over the next several years

Jeanie Lindsay

Washington state officials are bracing for a 10 to $12 billion budget gap over the next several years. The legislature will convene in January to craft a two-year budget.

Environment

Will A Carbon Tax Fly In Washington State, Even After Rejection Of I-732?

Bellamy Pailthorp

More than half of the new revenue in the budget proposal announced by Governor Inslee this week comes from the introduction of a tax on carbon pollution.…

Other News

Projections gloomy for Tacoma city budget

Paula Wissel

Tacoma is facing a $26 million dollar budget shortfall. That was the grim news Interim City Manager Ray Arellano delivered to the Tacoma City Council…