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Robinson issues statement on governor’s supplemental budget proposal

Robinson issues statement on governor’s supplemental budget proposal

OLYMPIA — Senate Ways & Means Chair June Robinson (D-Everett) issued a statement in response to the release of Gov. Bob Ferguson’s supplemental operating budget proposal Tuesday:  “Gov. Ferguson’s proposed supplemental operating budget reflects how challenging the state’s fiscal landscape is again this year, and I appreciate the care and deliberation he took in developing it.  “I know firsthand how difficult it is to make reductions while balancing rising costs, economic uncertainty, and the real impacts on families and communities. This proposal provides a responsible starting point and a solid foundation for the Senate as we begin our budget work in January.  “There is no question this will be a year that requires incredibly hard choices. ...

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About June

Sen. June Robinson represents Washington’s 38th Legislative District, which includes Everett, Marysville, and the Tulalip Reservation. She is the chair of the Senate Ways & Means Committee and a member of the Senate Health & Long-Term Care Committee. Robinson previously served in the House of Representatives from 2013 until May 2020, when she was appointed to the Senate. 

Read Sen. Robinson’s full biography here.

June In The News

The Olympian: WA House and Senate lawmakers release $71 billion supplemental operating budget plans

The Olympian: WA House and Senate lawmakers release $71 billion supplemental operating budget plans

Washington state House and Senate lawmakers announced their supplemental operating budget proposals Monday, with each chamber dedicating most of the funding to K-12 education and behavioral health. Senate lawmakers are proposing a $71.7 billion supplemental operating budget, adding approximately $1.9 billion ...

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Washington State Standard: How Washington lawmakers want to spend another $2 billion with this year’s state budget

Washington State Standard: How Washington lawmakers want to spend another $2 billion with this year’s state budget

Pay raises and inflation. Hospital beds and opioid treatments. Special education and college financial aid. Electric-powered fire trucks and soccer field renovations. Democratic budget writers in the Senate and House penciled in money for these, and much more, in spending proposals ...

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Everett Herald: Editorial: Robinson smart choice to head Senate budget panel

Everett Herald: Editorial: Robinson smart choice to head Senate budget panel

By The Herald Editorial Board State Sen. June Robinson, D-Everett, reacted to her appointment to chair of the Senate’s Ways and Means Committee, with the humility expected from a veteran lawmaker who has worked effectively behind the scenes on policy and ...

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