Originally Posted By: stlhdr1

The state budget passed by Washington state lawmakers in March had a $4.5 billion hole blown through it.

The State’s Economic and Revenue Forecast Council predicted the current 2019-2021 budget will fall short of needed revenues by an estimated $4.5 billion. The 2021-2023 budget is predicted to be $4.3 billion below what was estimated in February.

But hey, we rank very well in every facet of the economy. I totally understand the logic...

Keith


stlhdr1, Isn't this budget short fall being caused by low tax-collections due to the Covid recession? And how does that compare to other states this year?