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Morning Wire: Back to school, Treasurer’s race, 19th LD

We were working till late this morning to get comments from candidates in some of the most interesting elections this fall. So, pardon our belated...Read More

Economic uncertainty underpins state treasurer’s race

First-term State Treasurer Duane Davidson, one of two Republican statewide officeholders in Washington State, is facing a challenge from Rep. Mike Pellicciotti, a Democratic state...Read More

State Treasurer Duane Davidson responds to budget shortfalls; calls for special session

Washington State Treasurer Duane Davidson released a statement Tuesday in response to last week’s ERFC forecast which projected $8.8 billion hit to state-government revenue over...Read More

State Treasurer releases new study on the state’s debt

The State Treasurer wants Washington residents and the Legislature to know just how much debt the state has amassed, releasing a study on the state’s...Read More

State Treasurer Issues Advance Refunding Bonds Ahead of Congressional Tax Reform

OLYMPIA, WA –The Office of the State Treasurer sold over $500 million of Various Purpose General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series R-2018D on Thursday, November 30th.The...Read More

Strong Demand for Washington State Bonds

The Office of the State Treasurer sold $528.8 million in bonds on Tuesday, September 26th. The bonds were split into three sales: one sale of...Read More

Washington keeps strong bond rating

State Treasurer Duane Davidson announced today that the three national debt rating agencies have reviewed Washington’s financial situation and have confirmed the existing ratings for...Read More

Budget stalemate puts state’s financial reputation at risk

It takes a lot of time and dedication to build a good reputation but it takes only one bad choice to destroy it in an...Read More