Gov. Chris Gregoire announced a set of budget-reduction alternatives on Thursday to respond to the continuing shortfall of state revenues. As a result of declining revenues, the state of Washington…
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Statement from House Speaker Frank Chopp regarding today’s revenue forecast council report
“The effects of this recession on our state’s economy are unlike anything we’ve seen since the Great Depression. Today’s forecast shows we have still not turned the corner toward a…
State Rep. Jim Moeller’s statements on today’s (Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011) state-revenue forecast
“Families and businesses in Southwest Washington communities are just like fellow citizens and business folks across the rest of our state. We’re battling this Great Recession as best as we…
Reykdal joins freshman Democrats to propose ending tax breaks to fund education
For the freshman legislator from Tumwater, the choice was simple: help fund the state’s paramount duty or defend out-of-state tax breaks. Rep. Chris Reykdal (D) chose K-3 Education, joining 48…
“Responsible decisions for tough times” in House budget
OLYMPIA – House budget-writers today released a trimmed-down budget proposal that makes substantial cuts to every part of the state budget while preserving services and programs that help educate our…