Critics of newly signed $78 billion WA operating budget predict dire fallout

(The Center Square) – The day after Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed into law a two-year, $78 billion operating budget that amounts to the largest tax increase in state history, critics expressed disappointment and concern about how higher taxes will impact families and large and small businesses.

Sen. Nikki Torres, R-Pasco, one of the GOP budget writers who offered a no-new taxes budget proposal, told the Center Square she was holding out hope until the last minute that Ferguson would keep his word not to raise taxes on already burdened Washingtonians.