January 5, 2026–Governor Ferguson released his 2026 supplemental operating budget on December 23, with cuts across the board to state agencies, institutions and higher education. However, embedded in his proposal is some better news for Evergreen. The governor’s proposal adds more… Continue Reading →
April 16, 2025—The delicate Yoshiro cherry blossoms have come and gone, but the Kwanzan cherry trees which line the Capitol grounds are out with brilliant, robust pink flowers. For political veterans, this is the signal that the budget endgame is… Continue Reading →
March 8, 2024—The legislature approved the state’s 2024 supplemental operating and capital budgets on the last day of session, March 7. For Evergreen, highlights in the operating budget include $233,000 to pilot the “Shelton Promise” scholarship program, $18,000 to help… Continue Reading →
March 1, 2024–With less than a week to go until the end of the 2024 legislative session March 7, decision-makers from the state House and Senate are huddled together in closed-door sessions to land on final choices for the state’s… Continue Reading →
