Lawmakers left Olympia this spring facing a tight budget picture. Now, the interim is entering its most important stretch. The Economic and Revenue Forecast Council
Washington’s August primary results beg a major question heading into November: Could Democrats expand their legislative majorities into supermajority control? Democrats already hold large majorities
Washington voters have already begun voting in the primary election being held on August 4, 2026. While final outcomes will be decided in November, the
Washington will hold a general election on November 3, 2026, in line with the rest of the country. With no presidential race on the ballot,
Five of the nine seats on the Washington State Supreme Court are on the ballot this fall, something that hasn’t happened in recent memory. From
Washington drivers are paying more at the pump as oil prices rise amid the war in Iran, and soon they will be paying even more.
Preparation for Budget Requests Washington state officials face a difficult financial road ahead. Despite billions in recent tax increases, state spending continues to outpace revenue
The Washington State Legislature returns to Olympia this week for Committee Assembly Days—an annual chance for lawmakers to gather ahead of the 2026 session and
Signs of Stability After a Rocky Year Washington’s Economic and Revenue Forecast Council (ERFC) released its final forecast of the year on Tuesday, and for
Washington’s latest revenue forecast paints a challenging picture. The state expects roughly a half billion dollar shortfall in the current biennial operating budget, and lawmakers
