News Release Archive
2009
November revenue forecast down $760 million
11/19/09
Final report delivered on facilities recommendations
11/04/09
Consultant draft report delivered on facilities recommendations
10/14/09
Public invited to shape improvements in natural resource management in Washington state
10/13/09
Independent review of child welfare case
09/22/09
Washington quarterly revenue projection down $238 million
09/17/09
Natural resource agencies submit reform ideas to governor
09/14/09
Fiscal Impact Statement for Initiative 1033
08/10/09
Washington population growth continues to slow
06/29/09
Washington quarterly revenue projection down $482 million
06/18/09
Washington quarterly revenue projection down $552 million from February preliminary estimate
03/19/09
I-960 reporting begins with convening of Legislature
01/13/09
State budget office names new legislative director
01/09/09
2008
Reduce risk, run programs more efficiently
12/02/08
Gov. Gregoire announces plans for $260 million in additional budget savings
11/25/08
Washington quarterly revenue projection down $1.9 billion
11/19/08
Washington quarterly revenue projection down
09/18/08
State budget office makes it easier to track spending
08/13/08
Two international bond rating firms recognize Washington’s economic performance
07/02/08
07/02/08
Washington quarterly revenue projection down $167 million
06/19/08
Green grants will let the sun shine in
05/21/08
Diane Leigh selected to head state Labor Relations Office
05/16/08
Washington Quarterly Revenue Projection Down $423 million
02/15/08
2007
12/18/07
Projections Show 4,400 More Kids to Receive Health Coverage
11/15/07
Washington Quarterly Revenue Projection Down $132 million
11/15/07
OFM and UW Deliver Final Reports on UW North Sound Campus
11/15/07
Public Invited to Comment on Academic Planning and Site Recommendation Process for UW North Campus
10/26/07
Governor Chris Gregoire Asks Citizens to Help Chart a Course for the Future
09/26/07
Washington Quarterly Revenue Projection Up $282 million
09/14/07
Potential sites for UW North Puget Sound campus announced
08/29/07
Washington Continues to Show Strong Population Growth
06/27/07
Washington Quarterly Revenue Projection Up $484 million
06/14/07
Washington Quarterly Revenue Projection Up $126.5 million
03/15/07
2006
Gov. Gregoire Makes Education Top Priority, Demands Accountability and Results
12/19/06
Quarterly Revenue Projection Up $56.6 million
11/16/06
Washington’s Quarterly Revenue Projection Up By $412 million
09/20/06
More people move to Washington as the economy continues to strengthen
06/29/06
Washington’s quarterly revenue projection up by $959.5 million
06/15/06
Delivered: Fiscal Responsibility, Targeted Investments
03/31/06
Governor Gregoire: Promises Made, Promises Kept
03/08/06
Legislature Releases Conference Versions of 2006 Supplemental Budgets
03/07/06
Washington’s Quarterly Revenue Projection Rises by $158.9 million
02/15/06
OFM Launches Much Improved Website
02/01/06
2005
Gov. Gregoire Priorities: Targeted Investments and Fiscal Responsibility
12/20/05
Washington’s revenue projection rises by $304.9 million
11/17/05
More people move to Washington as the state's economy strengthens
11/10/05
OFM publishes fiscal impact analyses of ballot measures
09/20/05
Washington’s quarterly revenue projection rises by $492.9 million
09/15/05
Washington State growth gains momentum
06/28/05
Washington's quarterly revenue projection rises
06/16/05
McLain Named as State’s New Chief Negotiator
04/12/05
Washington’s revenue forecast slightly eases budget problem
03/17/05
2004
Gov. Gary Locke Announces Budget that Protects State Services that Citizens Value Most
12/16/04
Washington’s quarterly revenue projection little changed
11/16/04
State population forecast shows migration increases
11/15/04
Washington State Praised for Innovative Budget Strategy
11/10/04
Washington Minority Population Growth Continues
09/30/04
Washington’s quarterly revenue projection up slightly
09/16/04
OFM publishes fiscal impact analyses of ballot measures
08/13/04
State population gain reflects improving economy
06/30/04
Washington’s quarterly revenue projection rises by $247 million
06/17/04
Citizens weigh in as priority based budget preparations continue
06/08/04
Washington budget office seeks citizen views on state spending
05/24/04
Washington families headed by females with children see largest income gain in 1990s
04/21/04
Study: State’s High-tech workers do better; many come from elsewhere
03/18/04
Washington’s quarterly revenue projection rises by $76 million
02/19/04
2003
Gov. Gary Locke Releases Supplemental Budget; Invests in Higher Education to Improve Economy
12/18/03
Washington’s quarterly revenue projection rises by $65.2 million
11/14/03
Washington receives first $100 million of $400 million in Federal aid
10/19/03
Locke's Budget Office Wins Top Reporting Award Again
09/23/03
09/18/03
Local authorities getting high-tech crime-fighting devices
05/28/03
03/19/03
2002
11/18/02
Little Change in Third Quarter State Revenue Forecast
11/15/02
Revenue Forecast Down $299 Million
09/17/02
Budget Office Issues Fiscal Impact Analyses for Ballot Measures
09/01/02
