华盛顿州在2026年面临35亿美元的预算缺口,迫使开支削减,没有新开支。 Washington state faces a $3.5 billion budget gap, forcing spending cuts and no new spending in 2026.

华盛顿州面临严重预算短缺, 参议院预算主席June Robinson警告立法者, Washington state faces a severe budget shortfall, with Senate budget chair June Robinson warning lawmakers there is no money for new spending in the 2026 session due to declining tax revenues. 尽管新税收40亿美元,业务预算778亿美元,但最新预测显示收入缺口为35亿美元,威胁到基本服务和储备金。 Despite $4 billion in new taxes and a $77.8 billion operating budget, updated forecasts show a $3.5 billion revenue gap, threatening essential services and reserves. 联邦资金削减、关税和政府长期关闭使危机更加恶化。 Federal funding cuts, tariffs, and a prolonged government shutdown worsen the crisis. 鲁滨逊和众议院领导人敦促实行财政克制,而弗格森总督即将提出的拟议预算可能包括重大削减和否决没有资金支持的请求。 Robinson and House leaders urge fiscal restraint, while Governor Ferguson’s upcoming budget proposal may include major cuts and vetoes of unfunded requests.