Washington state lawmakers wrestle with declining tax receipts and looming deficit

Democratic budget writers talk openly of cuts and new revenue to overcome a multi-billion dollar deficit in the next two budgets as Republicans are resisting the need for tax hikes

Posted 11/21/24

A state revenue forecast released Wednesday shows a drop in tax collections, sobering news for Washington state lawmakers and Gov. Jay Inslee, who were already weighing options for spending cuts and …

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Democratic budget writers talk openly of cuts and new revenue to overcome a multi-billion dollar deficit in the next two budgets as Republicans are resisting the need for tax hikes

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Washington state lawmakers wrestle with declining tax receipts and looming deficit

Democratic budget writers talk openly of cuts and new revenue to overcome a multi-billion dollar deficit in the next two budgets as Republicans are resisting the need for tax hikes

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Lummi Nation man pleads guilty to illegal shooting of bald eagles on tribal land

Economic prosperity is tied to housing affordability, Lt. Gov. Denny Heck says

Judge reinstates U.S. attorney in Western Washington who was fired by Trump

One dead in small-plane crash at Paine Field Airport

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