State Pushes Back on Federal Funding Changes

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  Governor Bob Ferguson and 10 state agencies submitted comments opposing the Trump administration's proposed changes to federal grant rules“Governor Ferguson, along with ten agencies and boards in his administration, submitted comments detailing the devastating impacts the proposed new rules will have on everything from health care and education to workforce programs.”
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  The comments were submitted on July 15, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The proposed changes to the Uniform Guidance Governing Federal Financial Assistance would add bureaucratic hurdles to federal grants“The proposed changes by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) add unnecessary bureaucracy and additional layers of political review to grants administered by the federal government.”
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  The proposed changes to the Uniform Guidance Governing Federal Financial Assistance would add political review to federal grants“The proposed changes by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) add unnecessary bureaucracy and additional layers of political review to grants administered by the federal government.”
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  The proposed changes to the Uniform Guidance Governing Federal Financial Assistance would affect health care“The proposed changes by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) add unnecessary bureaucracy and additional layers of political review to grants administered by the federal government. The proposed changes will also have severe consequences for Washington’s already strapped state budget. “We all share the goals of transparency and accountability for public funds,” Governor Ferguson said. “That is just a smoke screen for what these proposed changes really do: Force states to either bend to the administration’s political goals or go without critical funding for health care, scientific research, education and more.”
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  The proposed changes to the Uniform Guidance Governing Federal Financial Assistance would affect education“Governor Ferguson, along with ten agencies and boards in his administration, submitted comments detailing the devastating impacts the proposed new rules will have on everything from health care and education to workforce programs.”
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  The proposed changes to the Uniform Guidance Governing Federal Financial Assistance would affect workforce programs“Governor Ferguson, along with ten agencies and boards in his administration, submitted comments detailing the devastating impacts the proposed new rules will have on everything from health care and education to workforce programs.”
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  Governor Ferguson stated the changes would force states to 'bend to the administration's political goals or go without critical funding'“"We all share the goals of transparency and accountability for public funds," Governor Ferguson said. "That is just a smoke screen for what these proposed changes really do: Force states to either bend to the administration’s political goals or go without critical funding for health care, scientific research, education and more. Washington is leading the fight against this federal overreach."”
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  The agencies cited impacts including delayed medical information during health crises“The impact of these changes could result in less timely and accurate medical and vaccine information in a public health crisis, fewer resources in an already strained behavioral health care system, and wide-ranging impacts for businesses and entities that support marginalized populations.”
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  The agencies cited impacts including reduced behavioral health resources“The impact of these changes could result in less timely and accurate medical and vaccine information in a public health crisis, fewer resources in an already strained behavioral health care system, and wide-ranging impacts for businesses and entities that support marginalized populations.”
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  The agencies cited impacts including increased budget volatility for Washington“The changes would also likely exacerbate the state’s budget challenges. With increased administrative burden, further unpredictability in federal reimbursements, at-will termination of grants mid-project, and potential loss of investment revenue for delayed repayments, these changes will increase the volatility from an already chaotic Trump Administration.”
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  The state joined 23 other governors in a letter about threats to reproductive health care“Governor Ferguson also cosigned a letter with 23 other governors across the nation, highlighting threats posed to maternal and reproductive health care if these changes go into effect.”