Gov. Bob Ferguson reveals plan to save $4 billion that includes state job cuts, furloughs
State Sen. Chris Gildon, a Puyallup Republican and Senate Republican budget leader, applauded the governor for coming up with spending cut ideas in a timely manner. He said it allows budget writers room for consideration while there’s still time left in the session.
Gov. Ferguson addresses plans for WA’s budget shortfalls; proposes state employee furloughs
New Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson (D) held a press conference on his 43rd day in office to address the state’s budget shortfalls.
Ferguson proposes $4B in cuts, furloughs in face of WA budget shortfall
Gov. Bob Ferguson says his proposals, combined with cuts suggested by former Gov. Jay Inslee, would close about $7 billion of what he estimated will be a $15 billion budget shortfall.
Washington Governor Ferguson proposes furloughs, efficiencies to ease state budget shortfall
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has introduced a plan to help bridge the state’s projected $15 billion budget gap.
Ferguson unveils budget cuts plan as lawmakers look to address deficit
Gov. Bob Ferguson unveiled a plan Thursday to save Washington $4 billion over the next four years to address a budget deficit the governor projects to be $15 billion over the next four years. He announced the plan amidst what Ferguson described as a "budget crisis" as he called on the state government to "do a better job of budgeting within our means.
Gov. Bob Ferguson reveals plan to save $4 billion amid multibillion-dollar budget gap
Seven billion dollars down, $8 billion more to go. At a Feb. 27 press conference, Gov. Bob Ferguson unveiled ideas aimed at addressing the state’s multibillion-dollar budget deficit. The current projected shortfall?
Washington governor outlines plan to address $15 billion budget shortfall
The governor's office said it has identified a savings total of $3.9 billion so far, in conjunction with proposals made by former Gov. Jay Inslee. (KING 5)
Thousands of People Could Be Forced to Take One Unpaid Day Off a Month
Washington state may require employees to take unpaid furloughs to address a $15B deficit, sparking debate over budget cuts vs. taxes.
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