Fiscal Sleight-of-Hand: Washington’s Budget Dilemma

Washington grapples with an $845 million revenue shortfall and a $15 billion operating budget gap, prompting fierce bipartisan budget negotiations. Governor Ferguson’s proposed cuts, Senate Republicans’ “$ave Washington” plan, and looming federal Medicaid reductions all weigh heavily on the current session’s outcome. Learn about critical legislation—from tenant protections to labor reforms—and how potential federal shifts could demand a special session.