Governor-elect Ferguson proposes 6% budget cuts

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.
How does Governor-elect Bob Ferguson plan to balance WA’s massive budget?
KIRO 7′s Monique Ming Laven sat down for an exclusive interview with Governor-elect Bob Ferguson to ask him how he plans to address the issue and what it could mean for your family.
Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson unveils $4 billion in cuts amid 'very significant budget shortfall'
Gov.-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.
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 Ferguson calls for $4 billion in state cuts to offset budget shortfall
Governor-elect Bob Ferguson said he is calling for a 6% across-the-board spending cut from state agencies on his first day in office.
Ferguson 'skeptical' of wealth tax, pitches broad cuts to address WA budget gap
Washington's incoming governor is breaking from some key members of his party on how to tackle the state's looming budget shortfall, as he unveils his plans on future state spending.
Ferguson opposes wealth tax, calls for spending cuts, but boost for K-12
Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson’s budget proposal diverges from the spending increases proposed by outgoing Gov. Jay Inslee.
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,
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,
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Ferguson may delay converting ferries to electric power
CLINTON, WHIDBEY ISLAND — Describing the Washington State Ferries system as “in crisis,” Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson said he may postpone the ongoing work to convert the fleet’s largest ferries to ...
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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 ...
Bob Ferguson vows to make fixing Washington's ferry system a 'top priority'
Governor-elect Bob Ferguson boarded a state ferry Wednesday and sailed into uncharted waters on Wednesday. The state ferry ...
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Gov.-elect Ferguson promotes assistant secretary to lead WA Department of Transportation
Julie Meredith brings deep experience and leadership and a strong commitment to public service to this role,” the governor-elect said in a statement.
Washington AG sues T-Mobile over data breach that impacted more than 2M residents
Mobile's security failures violated Washington’s Consumer Protection Act. (BigStock Photo) Washington Attorney General Bob ...
Who will helm WA’s health care agencies? Ferguson announces 2 temporary appointments
The governor-elect on Thursday revealed who he has chosen to temporarily lead the Department of Health and the Health Care Authority.