Thread by @GovInslee

We are making wise and strategic investments in a deliberate plan to build a better future for Washington state.
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We are making an unprecedented $1.1 billion investment to save our Southern Resident orcas. We are increasing habitat and water for salmon, reducing disturbance from vessels and working to remove toxic pollution from the water.

We also have to invest in schools. We are fully funding basic education, and we're working to restore the ability for local communities to invest in their schools. My budget supports students from early learning to college and careers through #CareerConnectWA. #waleg

My budget also supports affordable housing and works to eradicate homelessness, especially for vulnerable populations. We're restoring and building affordable housing, increasing housing assistance and improving homelessness prevention efforts.

And we know opioid overdose is now the leading cause of accidental deaths across Washington. My budget invests millions in preventing, treating and helping people recover from opioid addiction.

Washington is a great state. When we make investments in ourselves on the basis of optimism, and we pay for it in a way that is more fair for all Washingtonians, we're going to make incredible things happen. I'm excited to work with legislators this Jan. to get this done. #waleg