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Gov. Inslee signs new state budget to avert government shutdown

State agencies stayed open Wednesday and government officials took steps to make amends with the state Supreme Court – those were two of the main accomplishments of the new two-year operating budget that Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law late Tuesday evening.

Washington Legislature passes $38.2 billion state budget

The Washington Legislature has approved a $38.2 billion two-year state operating budget, taking swift action Monday night to avoid a government shutdown.

The House passed the plan on a 90-8 vote just hours after the Senate passed it on a 38-10 vote. The bill now goes to the governor.

Lawmakers, governor announce budget deal to avert government shutdown

Lawmakers and Gov. Jay Inslee announced Saturday that they have reached a deal on a new two-year state spending plan, which they said will prevent a partial shutdown of state services this week.

Legislature and budget update
President sends update on budget process
Gov. Inslee orders state budget negotiations in his office

Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered a second special legislative session to convene Friday and told lawmakers working on the state's more than $38 billion two-year operating budget he wants them to move their negotiations to his office, starting Monday morning.

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Budget battle in Olympia could delay Everett WSU building

Washington State University's plan to construct a new building in Everett faces delay because of the continuing political impasse in Olympia.
Designs are drawn and a contractor hired but WSU's ability to break ground July 1 as hoped hinges on knowing how much state money…

State budget negotiations underway, or are they? Lawmakers disagree

One-third of the way through an overtime session to decide a state budget, leaders in the Legislature can’t seem to agree about whether or not they’re actually negotiating yet.

Western Legislative Review: Special session underway
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