WA crime victim advocates make another plea for state funding

By: Jake Goldstein-Street

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: January 27, 2026

Words: 782

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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For years, crime victim advocates in Washington have fought for state funding to make up for dwindling federal dollars.

This year will be no different.

These advocates are asking for a minimum of $21.4 million to keep their organizations afloat. But Gov. Bob Ferguson’s budget proposal, released last month, included just $12 million as state leaders grapple with another financial shortfall.

The budget the Legislature passed last year included …

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