Governor-elect Ferguson proposes 6% budget cuts

Incoming Gov. Ferguson describes taxes as a ‘last resort’ for WA budget deficit
Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson has released his office’s budget priorities that calls for $4 billion in reduced spending by Washington state agencies, while describing new taxes as a “last resort.” The call for reduced spending is in response to a multi-billion shortfall for the upcoming 2025-2027 biennium,
How does Governor-elect Bob Ferguson plan to balance WA’s massive budget?
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Washington Governor-elect Ferguson proposes sweeping budget cuts to combat $12B shortfall
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Governor-elect Bob Ferguson is calling for near across-the-board state agency budget cuts to help bail the state out of a forecasted deficit. Ferguson, a Democrat who will be sworn in next Wednesday, said he has advised agency heads to come up with ways to find, on average, 6% in savings.
Democratic Governor-elect Ferguson proposes bold spending cuts, echoing what Republicans have wanted
Governor-elect Bob Ferguson revealed plans to ask all state agencies to reduce their projected spending by 6%.
Governor-elect Bob Ferguson unveils $4 billion in cuts amid 'very significant budget shortfall'
Governor-elect Bob Ferguson unveiled a plan Thursday he says could save Washington $4.4 billion over the next four years, as lawmakers prepare to address an estimated budget shortfall of about $12 billion over the same period.
Governor-elect Ferguson proposes 6% budget cuts, ‘skeptical’ about wealth tax
Washington Governor-elect Bob Ferguson is calling for near across-the-board state agency budget cuts to help bail the state out of a forecasted deficit. Ferguson, a Democrat who will be sworn in next Wednesday,
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The Washington budget mystery: How big is the state’s deficit really?
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Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson proposes $4B in reduced spending to help narrow WA’s budget gap
The state is grappling with a projected budget shortfall of $10 billion to $12 billion over the next four years.
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Ferguson pitches $4B in spending cuts, voices skepticism of ‘wealth tax’
Washington Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson released his blueprint Thursday for chopping billions in state spending while investing millions in education and public safety in his first term — without the aid ...
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