Democrats in Washington Legislature wrap up budget negotiations

What’s still outstanding as the WA Legislature wraps up this weekend

Sunday is the deadline under the state constitution for the 2025 session to adjourn. Crucial steps to pass budgets and address other priorities will take place over the next 48 hours.

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Washington lawmakers face budget deadline as negotiations continue

OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington state legislature is working against the clock to pass budgets for the next two years by Sunday. Democrats are reportedly finalizing negotiations on an operating budget, though no specifics have been disclosed yet, according to…

Democrats in Washington Legislature wrap up budget negotiations

Democratic budget writers are done hashing out details on a new two-year operating budget for Washington state, key lawmakers said Wednesday. Read more...

Columbia River Gorge Commission officials hope Washington legislature restores funding before session ends

With just days before the end of Washington state’s legislative session, officials with the commission that oversees land-use planning in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area are cautiously optimistic, despite dramatic proposed cuts to their budget. In late March, Washington House lawmakers zeroed out the state’s entire contribution to the Columbia River Gorge Commission, which is also funded by Oregon. Since then, Columbia River Gorge …

Democrats in Washington Legislature wrap up budget negotiations - Lynnwood Today

Cherry blossoms in bloom at the Washington state Capitol on April 18, 2025. (Photo by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero/Washington State Standard) Democratic budget writers are done hashing out details on a new two-year operating budget for Washington state, key lawmakers said Wednesday. “We have made all the decisions, but there’s still a lot of pieces that have to fall into place,” said Sen. June Robinson, D-Everett, chair of the Senate Ways and Means …