Governor Bob Ferguson has appointed two University of Washington alumni, Dow Constantine and Denise Stiffarm, to the University of Washington Board of Regents, replacing Regents Rogelio Riojas and Constance W. Rice.
A new report from the Washington State Office of Financial Management projects that President Trump’s proposed tariffs could cost Washington $2.2 billion in lost revenue and nearly 32,000 jobs by 2029, disproportionately impacting low-income households and key industries such as agriculture, food processing, and aerospace.
Washington State has signed legislation to clarify the state’s authority to run its Lead-Based Paint programs independently and set its own fee schedule, aiming to protect Washingtonians from the health and safety risks of lead exposure.
Elected officials from across Washington state are urging the Legislature and Governor to pass progressive revenue measures and grant local governments greater authority over taxation to address budget deficits and ensure stable and sustainable budgeting.
