In a new policy brief, we look at Gov. Inslee's proposed 2016 supplemental operating budget. Briefly:

• Costs for firefighting and other services are significantly higher than anticipated when the original 2015–17 budget was enacted.
• The proposal would increase 2015–17 spending by $520.5 million.
• An additional $178.2 million would be spent from the Budget Stabilization Account for fire costs.
• The proposed budget would not balance over four years.