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Inslee releases 2023 budget proposal with major focus on housing, homelessness and behavioral health
Gov. Jay Inslee revealed his proposed budget for the upcoming biennium on Dec. 14 at the capitol. The highlight of the budget is an audacious housing proposal to fast-track and scale up housing across the state.
Gov. Jay Inslee released his 2023–25 budget proposals Wednesday including urgent and audacious investments in housing, homelessness, and behavioral health. His budgets also updated plans for climate, salmon recovery, education, public safety, state workforce, and more.
At the heart of Inslee’s housing proposal is a referendum that will allow legislators to front-load $4 billion of housing construction over the next six years. The referendum requires approval by legislators, then by a vote of the people. The referendum…