WA officials consider steep cut to developmental disability services

By: Jake Goldstein-Street

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: October 7, 2026

Words: 584

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

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A Washington state agency has floated cutting services for more than 2,600 residents with developmental disabilities with the goal of saving money to close a looming budget gap.

As part of its requests for the state’s next two-year spending plan, the Department of Social and Health Services suggested restricting eligibility for services could save $13.3 million, about $6 million of which would come from the state’s general fund.

The proposal would raise …

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