Governor Ferguson’s budget plan sparks lawmaker debate in Olympia

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Governor Bob Ferguson’s proposed supplemental operating budget is sparking discussions on both sides of the aisle in Olympia.

Released during a December 23 press conference, Gov. Ferguson said the budget emphasizes major investments in transportation and housing without raising taxes.

“We have a housing crisis in our state. We need to act like it,” Ferguson said. The budget allocates $244 million for housing investments, setting a record for supplemental budget housing funding…

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