Washington Republicans warn of a “train wreck” ahead as Democrats consider new taxes to close a $2B deficit, citing rapid spending growth, wealth tax proposals, and uncertainty over Gov. Ferguson’s budget stance; https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/republicans-prepare-for-train-wreck-as-democrats-eye-new-taxes-to-fill-2b-gap/ #WashingtonState #Politics #StateBudget #BudgetDeficit #TaxProposals #TheCenterSquare #Legislature2026
