‘Absolutely good news’: WA financial outlook brightens as budget talks heat up

By: Jake Goldstein-Street

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: February 17, 2026

Words: 827

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Washington state budget writers finally got some rosy news Monday, as they prepare to release their spending plans.

Revenue collections are predicted to increase $827 million in the current two-year budget compared to expectations from November, according to a forecast from the state’s Economic and Revenue Forecast Council. This 1.1% increase reflects early proceeds from the slate of tax increases the Legislature approved last year.

Monday’s forecast means projected collections for the current biennium are …

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