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.
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%.
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.
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 opposes wealth tax, calls for spending cuts, but boost for K-12
Governor-elect Bob Ferguson's budget proposal diverges from the spending increases proposed by outgoing Gov. Jay Inslee.
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.
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
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.
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 ...
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. The state ferry system is ...
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Mark your calendars: For first time in 8 years, Washington to hold inaugural ball
Inaugural balls honor the governor as well as statewide elected officials and the judicial and legislative branches. They’re ...
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 ...
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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.
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Charlie Clark re-tapped to head DFI
Charlie Clark has been reappointed director of the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions, according to a Monday announcement from Governor-elect Bob Ferguson. Clark’s reappointment was ...
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Ferguson keeping Batiste as Washington State Patrol chief
In 2005, then-governor Christine Gregoire appointed him to be the state patrol’s 21st chief. Gov. Jay Inslee kept him on when ...
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WA is failing to curb homelessness. Gov.-elect Ferguson must figure out why | Editorial
The Biden administration chose the Friday between Christmas and New Year’s Day to release the nation’s most recent census of homeless people, a traditional day to try to bury bad news. It won’t work.