This week nonprofit groups that serve victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in Washington are breathing a sigh of relief after funding was approved in the state budget to help supplement federal cuts. The groups found out in December that they would be facing a 23% cut in federal funding that goes into effect July 1, which is why they called on the state to help fill the gap. “That is such a volatile funding source, it changes year to year,” said Emily Stone, the public policy director for the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, referring to the federal funding. “It looks drastically different from year to year. So again, it's really hard for programs to plan." Following federal cuts, the groups requested $132 million in additional funding to be put in the state budget. When the budget was approved, there was $50.8 million. READ THE FULL STORY HERE: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/washington-nonprofit-additional-state-funding-crime-victims-services/281-2c5f4723-570f-4e46-aeae-38c6da7671cb