Responding to the United States Supreme Court’s decision to strike down tariffs consistent with the Treasurer and Governor’s legal argument to that Court, Washington State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti issued the following statement

With the backing of newly affirmed credit ratings, the Office of the State Treasurer (OST) received favorable interest rates and completed the state’s first competitive bond sale of 2026. 

February Sale Assists Local Partners

Responding to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell’s Sunday statement warning of political intimidation tactics to influence monetary policy, Washington State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti issued the following statement

Legislation making financial education a graduation requirement in Washington public schools was pre-filed for consideration during the 2026 legislative session this week

The Treasurer has led efforts to refinance nearly $9.4 billion of state debt. Today’s sale brings total savings to $878 million on a net present value basis

Fostering partnerships between state and local governments to help keep costs low

Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti a coalition of Washington leaders in opposing the unlawful use of federal tariffs by submitting an amicus curiae brief to the U.S. Supreme Court

Three national credit rating agencies affirmed Washington state’s excellent financial standing ahead of today’s sale of over $1.5 billion in new money bonds

This first step is a big win in stopping the reckless manner in which the President is unilaterally wrecking the economy.