After years of overspending, Washington state is facing a budget deficit. The latest revenue forecast is down more than $900 million compared to June.
Washington state has the third highest total crime rate in the U.S., according to the most recent FBI Crime in the Nation Statistics report.
“Nearly a third of all students in Washington can’t demonstrate a basic grasp of grade-level skills in math.” – The Seattle Times editorial board, Sept. 29, 2025
