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Policy Blog – April 6, 2026 – Governor’s Veto Restores CARE Fund Appropriation

We are pleased to report a huge, last-minute win for a top LSW legislative priority resulting in full funding of the Andy Hill Cancer Research Endowment (CARE Fund). CARE Fund followed a winding path throughout the 2026 legislative session, shaped by a difficult budget environment and ultimately changed by a critical last-minute veto. After the […]
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2026 Legislative Outcomes

The 2026 legislative session has adjourned following one of the most contentious debates in recent years, driven by a projected budget shortfall and resulting in major fiscal changes, including a new income tax on high earners. Lawmakers finalized a broad set of tax, budget, and policy decisions in the final days, balancing competing priorities under […]
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Policy Blog – March 23, 2026 – 2026 Legislative Session Recap: Budget, Tax, and Life Science Industry Outcomes

The 2026 legislative session adjourned following one of the most contentious debates in recent years, driven by a projected budget shortfall and culminating in the passage of a new income tax on high earners alongside several other major fiscal changes. As lawmakers negotiated final spending decisions, Life Science Washington remained actively engaged to protect key […]