WA Budget Up 230% Since 2001: How Did We Get Here?

Washington's state operating budget has grown from $24.5 billion in 2001-03 to $80.7 billion for 2025-27, a 230% increase, even as lawmakers face projected deficits and historic tax increases. Basic education accounts for 42% of the $56 billion spending increase since 2001. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/fiscal-fallout-wa-budget-spending-increased-by-230-since-2001/ #WashingtonState #StateBudget #FiscalPolicy #BudgetDeficit #WaLeg #TaxPolicy #PublicSpending #PewCharitableTrusts #McClearyDecision #ClarkCountyToday