EPISODE · Jun 8, 2026
WA Budget Crisis: Agencies Warned of Deep Shortfalls
OFM Director K.D. Chapman-See warned state agency directors in a June 5 memo that Washington faces severe shortfalls in both its operating and transportation budgets for the 2027-29 biennium. Inflation has risen 39% over a decade, population grew 14.2% between 2015 and 2025, and agencies have been told not to count on the legally contested millionaire's tax. Budget requests are due to OFM by Sept. 14. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washington-facing-sharp-budget-deficit-significant-impact-to-services-expected/ #WashingtonState #StateBudget #OFM #BobFerguson #FiscalPolicy #PublicServices #ClarkCounty #WaLeg #BudgetCuts #PNWNews
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OFM Director K.D. Chapman-See warned state agency directors in a June 5 memo that Washington faces severe shortfalls in both its operating and transportation budgets for the 2027-29 biennium. Inflation has risen 39% over a decade, population grew 14.2% between 2015 and 2025, and agencies have been told not to count on the legally contested millionaire's tax. Budget requests are due to OFM by Sept. 14. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washington-facing-sharp-budget-deficit-significant-impact-to-services-expected/ #WashingtonState #StateBudget #OFM #BobFerguson #FiscalPolicy #PublicServices #ClarkCounty #WaLeg #BudgetCuts #PNWNews
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