March 11, 2026—With the goal of preserving and protecting essential services to Washingtonians, budget leaders today offered their conference supplemental operating budget to the Legislature.   For Evergreen, the budget gives us a one-time restoration of the $2.7 million cut… Continue Reading →

March 6, 2026—With six days left in the legislative session, lawmakers are rushing to finalize key pieces of legislation needed for the state to resolve its revenue shortages, and pass operating, capital and transportation budgets.   As of March 3, House and Senate leaders are “in conference,” privately negotiating with each… Continue Reading →