EPISODE · Apr 2, 2026 · 5 MIN
WA's $79.4B budget relies on reserves, cuts, and one-time transfers
Gov. Bob Ferguson’s latest budget withdraws $880M from reserves, reduces child care subsidies, and shifts $375M from infrastructure funding to balance the $79.4B plan—while leaving a projected $878M deficit in 2028 and delaying new tax revenue. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/with-more-state-financial-stress-on-horizon-ferguson-signs-wa-budget/ #Washington #statebudget #education #childcare #housing #deficit #BobFerguson #legislature #politics
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Gov. Bob Ferguson’s latest budget withdraws $880M from reserves, reduces child care subsidies, and shifts $375M from infrastructure funding to balance the $79.4B plan—while leaving a projected $878M deficit in 2028 and delaying new tax revenue. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/with-more-state-financial-stress-on-horizon-ferguson-signs-wa-budget/ #Washington #statebudget #education #childcare #housing #deficit #BobFerguson #legislature #politics
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WA's $79.4B budget relies on reserves, cuts, and one-time transfers
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