Ferguson, Governor-elect and budget

Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson suggests $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 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
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,
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%.
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 '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.
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 ...
Ferguson presses for $100M police hiring plan
One of Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson’s signature campaign promises was a $100 million proposal to help local police departments ...
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Ferguson lays out $4 billion plan to reduce state spending
Governor-elect Bob Ferguson announced his budget priorities, including a plan to save approximately $4.4 billion ...
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.
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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 ...
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 on Wednesday. The state ferry ...
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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.