June 2nd, 2026

Is Washington's Budget Really Growing or Shrinking?

Is Washington's state budget out of control or quietly shrinking? It depends on who you ask and how you measure it.

Andrew Villeneuve of the Northwest Progressive Institute joins Charlie Harger and Manda Factor to push back on recent comments from former Governor Chris Gregoire and lay out why he believes the state budget is actually getting smaller when adjusted for inflation, population, and personal income.

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Charlie Harger

Seattle's Morning News