Incoming Gov. Ferguson describes taxes as a ‘last resort’ for WA budget deficit
Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson has released his office’s budget priorities, which call 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,
Ferguson addresses state budget by asking for cuts, skepticism of new taxes
Bob Ferguson outlined ideas to save $4 billion in the Washington state budget, and downplayed the idea of looking for new tax revenue.
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.
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%.
Ferguson pitches 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 of new taxes.
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.
Governor-elect Ferguson proposes 6% budget cuts, ‘skeptical’ about wealth tax
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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.
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