With more state financial stress on horizon, Ferguson signs WA budget

By: Jerry Cornfield

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: April 1, 2026

Words: 791

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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Two days ago, a beaming Gov. Bob Ferguson celebrated with dozens of allies the enactment of Washington’s new tax on the income of wealthy residents.

On Wednesday, a more somber Ferguson signed a budget that depends on rainy day reserves, one-time maneuvers and deep cuts in child care funding to balance.

The roughly $79.4 billion plan makes adjustments to the $77.8 billion two-year budget lawmakers passed last year, which covers state spending from July …

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