Washington faces yet another massive budget gap as governor says no new taxes 16.1%
KUOW - By Sarah Mizes-Tan - 6/26/2026, 10:19 PM
Negativity Bias 13% - Optimism Bias 9.7% - Status Quo Bias 9.5%
Washington state officials are projecting a budget shortfall of nearly $500 million in the next year, as the governor signals an unwillingness to create new taxes to close that gap. The latest revenue report shows the state is expected to bring in about $427 million below expectations, reflecting slower-than-expected job and wage growth,... more