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OLYMPIA — On Friday, the Senate passed its proposed 2025–27 supplemental operating budget that continues key investments in health care, education, and behavioral health while maintaining access to essential services Washington families rely on every day.  The roughly $79.3 billion plan updates the state’s current 2025–27 operating budget to reflect increased demand for services including Apple Health coverage, behavioral health treatment, and long-term care for ...

OLYMPIA — Senate Democratic budget leaders on Monday unveiled a proposed 2025–27 supplemental operating budget that continues key investments in health care, education, and behavioral health while maintaining access to essential services Washington families rely on every day.   The proposal updates the state’s current 2025–27 operating budget to reflect increased demand for services including Apple Health coverage, behavioral health ...

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 ...

OLYMPIA — Senate Ways & Means Chair June Robinson (D-Everett) issued the following statement on Tuesday's Economic and Revenue Forecast Council meeting: “Today’s revenue forecast confirms what we’ve been warning — Washington’s economy is under strain from both uncertainty and federal actions. As the most trade-dependent state in the nation, we’re feeling the impact of the president’s tariffs, which ...

OLYMPIA — Legislation to make health care more affordable for public and school employees was signed into law Tuesday.   Senate Bill 5083, sponsored by Sen. June Robinson (D-Everett), sets new standards for how much state-purchased health plans pay hospitals and providers, helping reduce the rising costs of hospital care and shift investment toward ...

OLYMPIA — The Legislature passed a $77.1 billion operating budget Sunday that protects essential services while significantly boosting support for K-12 education.  The budget includes both targeted reductions and new revenue streams to responsibly address the state budget deficit. It makes $3.1 billion in cuts in the 2025-27 biennium, contributing to $7 billion in ...

OLYMPIA — The Senate approved a $78.5 billion operating budget plan Saturday that protects essential services while putting Washington on a stronger financial footing.  The proposal, which passed with a 28-21 vote, includes both targeted reductions and new revenue streams to address the state budget deficit. Over the four-year budget outlook, $6.5 billion will be made in cuts ...

OLYMPIA — Senate budget leaders unveiled a $78.5 billion operating budget plan Monday that puts the state on a path toward long-term fiscal stability while preserving essential services.  The proposal includes both targeted reductions and new revenue streams to address the state budget deficit. Over the four-year budget outlook, $6.5 billion will be made in cuts and $16 ...

OLYMPIA — Senate Ways & Means Chair June Robinson (D-Everett) issued the following statement on Tuesday's Economic and Revenue Forecast Council meeting:  “Today’s revenue forecast shows a modest decline in projected revenue, which is what we expected. While it doesn’t change the broader fiscal challenges we face, it reinforces the need for a balanced and sustainable approach as ...

OLYMPIA — Senate Ways & Means Chair June Robinson (D-Everett) issued the statement below Tuesday in response to Senate Republicans’ budget proposal:  "I appreciate the work my Republican colleagues have put into crafting their proposal and their willingness to engage in this important discussion. But while they’re calling this a ‘no-cuts’ budget, the reality is it includes $6 ...