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 ...
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'We are at a crisis.’ Seattle Eastside schools call for increased state funding
The legislative session kicks off next week, and school districts statewide are pushing for a boost in funding. Five ...
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Slog AM: Bob Ferguson Is Anti-Tax, California Is Still on Fire, Donald Trump Is a Felon
Slog AM: Bob Ferguson Is Anti-Tax, California Is Still on Fire, Donald Trump Is a Felon ...
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 ...
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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 ...
4 things to expect from WA’s 2025 legislative session
Washington state leaders met in Olympia on Thursday to discuss their priorities for the upcoming legislative session, ...
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Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson suggests $4B in reduced spending to help narrow WA’s budget gap
Washington Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson on Thursday revealed one of his ideas for filling the state’s wide budget gap: cutting state-agency spending by at least $4 billion.
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 ...
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 ...
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With days until State Legislature reconvenes, Rep. – possibly future Sen. – Emily Alvarado talks priorities
By Aspen Anderson Reporting for West Seattle Blog 34th District State House Rep. Emily Alvarado of West Seattle hosted a ...
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Washington leaders talk budget deficit and other priorities ahead of legislative session
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Ahead of next week’s start to the 2025 legislative session, state leaders spoke with reporters about their ...
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 ...