Jay Jennings, NMTA VP and Director of Government Affairs is a columnist for Nautical Northwest magazine
Washington’s state budget faces a significant structural imbalance, with implications for taxpayers, businesses, and industries, including recreational boating and the marine trades. In his latest Nautical Northwest column, NMTA Vice President and Dir. of Government Affairs Jay Jennings examines the state’s fiscal challenges, what they could mean for boater-funded programs and marine businesses, and why the 2026 legislative elections matter to the industry.
