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    The compromise state budget was released over the weekend and passed in the final hours before the Legislature adjourned.
  • New public safety funding mechanism passed the Legislature & awaits Governor signature
    The Legislature successfully landed HB 2015 on the desk of Governor Bob Ferguson, creating substantial new pathways for cities to grow their public safety funding.
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  • City advocacy helps keep PWAA intact, Legislature diverts $288 million to general fund but backfills with bonds

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