New state revenue forecast projects $191 million increase in 2023-25 biennium
The Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council released new estimates for the 2023-25 state budget Monday showing that the state’s projected General Fund revenue collections will be $191 million more than September’s projection. Revenue is now expected to be $66.9 billion. Additionally, the estimates for the 2025-27 biennium showed an increase of $579 million from September’s revenue projection, totaling $71.5 billion, according to a news release Monday from the Office of Financial Management. Continue reading at The Olympian. (The Olympian)

Election mail threats across the PNW prompt new look at protections heading into 2024
Pierce County Auditor Linda Farmer has a goal. “We’re really hoping to make government boring again,” she said. “And that’s a good thing – when it’s working well, you shouldn’t notice that it’s there.” Farmer took office in January. Her job is to oversee elections and make sure they run smoothly. Continue reading at KUOW. (Pierce County Auditor)

Nonprofit hospital chain in Washington to refund $13.4 million to low-income patients
A non-profit chain of hospitals in Washington will refund up to $13.4 million to more than 15,000 low-income patients who used their services after a state Attorney General’s Office investigation found those patients should have qualified for financial assistance. Low-income patients at five PeaceHealth hospitals in Washington including Bellingham, Friday Harbor, Longview, Sedro-Woolley and Vancouver were affected, according to a news release from Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s office Monday Continue reading at The Olympian. (The Bellingham Herald)

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