Washington budget outlook shows no signs of improvement

A state revenue forecast released Friday reinforces Washington lawmakers and the next governor may face difficult spending decisions next year. The economy is projected to generate just under $66.5 billion in tax receipts for the budget cycle that runs through next June. That’s a drop of about $50 million from the forecast David Reich, Washington’s chief economist delivered to the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council three months ago.

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