Dear friends and neighbors, 

The 2026 legislative session has come to a close. This year brought tough fiscal realities and continued uncertainty from the federal government. 

Throughout the session, I worked with colleagues in both chambers to focus on stability, protect essential services, and make thoughtful decisions to support Washington families and communities. Below are a couple highlights from this year’s work and what it means for Washingtonians. 

THE FINAL PRODUCT 

The final supplemental operating budget is now on the governor’s desk — the result of close work between the House and Senate to align our priorities and respond to a very challenging fiscal year. 

As I’ve said in past updates, rising costs and flat revenue growth meant we had to make careful decisions to sustain the services people rely on every day. Throughout the process, my focus was on stability — protecting core supports for students, working families, seniors, and people with disabilities while keeping our state on solid financial footing. 

None of the reductions in this budget were made lightly. Even in a constrained year, we worked to preserve critical programs and make targeted investments that help communities across Washington stay strong. 

Key investments in the supplemental budget include: 

  • Sustaining health care access, including support for community hospitals, behavioral health services, and the Apple Health program. 
  • Protecting services for seniors and people with disabilities, including long-term care and critical supports that help people remain in their homes and communities. 
  • Maintaining investments in education, supporting K–12 schools and higher education opportunities for Washington students. 
  • Strengthening the behavioral health system, including services that help people access treatment and recovery support. 
  • Supporting food assistance and other essential safety-net programs that help families meet basic needs. 

INVESTING IN THE 38TH 

I’m excited to share the final supplemental capital and transportation budgets deliver meaningful investments in our district, supporting both new priorities and ongoing projects that matter to our communities.  

Here are a few of the key capital investments secured this year, with nearly $8.8 million going to the 38th:  

  • $515,000 for the Everett Health Engagement Hub expansion 
  • $3,850,000 for the Everett Bridge Housing project led by the Everett Gospel Mission 
  • $309,000 for Helping Hands Supportive Housing in Everett 
  • $2,050,000 for the Tulalip School acquisition 
  • $1,545,000 to support pregnant, parenting and women’s inpatient substance use treatment 

In addition, the transportation budget includes funding for important projects, like:  

  • State Route 9/State Route 92 intersection improvement project 
  • North Broadway pedestrian bridge 
  • U.S. 2 Trestle capacity improvements and westbound Trestle replacement  
  • 156th Street railroad overcrossing  
  • Snohomish River Regional Trail 

View the full list of capital and transportation investments at fiscal.wa.gov. 

STAY IN TOUCH  

Staying connected with the people I represent is one of the most important parts of this job, and I want to once again thank you for all of your engagement this session. I encourage you to keep reaching out, either via email at June.Robinson@leg.wa.gov or phone at 360-786-7674. You can also follow my Facebook and Instagram (@SenJuneRobinson) pages for updates.  

Sincerely,   

 

Sen. June Robinson