revenue forecast

Inslee orders furloughs, cancels some pay raises as forecast shows $9B drop in revenues

Austin Jenkins

In a move not seen since the Great Recession, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday canceled pay raises for some state employees and ordered furloughs…

Government and Politics

It’s an election year, but that’s not scaring WA Democrats away from talking about taxes

Austin Jenkins

As the state of Washington grapples with the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, lawmakers are bracing for a bleak revenue forecast on June 17…

Government and Politics

Washington Budget Shortfall May Get Worse With Revenue Forecast

Austin Jenkins

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Washington’s nearly $1 billion shortfall could grow after Wednesday’s revenue forecast. The state already faces higher than expected…