Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson said state agencies should prepare for difficult budget decisions as his administration begins crafting the next state spending pla... (opens in new tab)

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson said state agencies should prepare for difficult budget decisions as his administration begins crafting the next state spending plan. He warned that the state's fiscal situation is "dire" while pledging not to propose new taxes to offset any budget shortfall. The Governor made his first comments to KOMO News days after the Office of Financial Management directed agencies to begin planning for the 2027-29 budget cycle. The agency instructed departments to avoid req...