WSAC: State budget shortfall forces cuts to affordability programs; HB 1540 funds NW Indian College
WSAC briefed the council on the 2025–2027 budget, noting an approximate $16 billion shortfall across four years that resulted in cuts to affordability and operating funds. Joel Anderson said HB 1540 passed to provide about $100,000 to Northwest Indian College for students experiencing homelessness; other agency-requested bills were not approved.
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WSAC staff provided a legislative recap and funding overview to the council on May 20. Joel Anderson summarized the 2025–2027 operating budget outcomes and said WSAC’s budget requests saw limited success amid a reported approximately $16 billion shortfall over four years.
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