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More red ink: WA revenue forecast drops $778m

More red ink: WA revenue forecast drops $778m

Washington’s glacial economic recovery is still bleeding red ink.  The state Revenue Forecast Council has just cut more than $778 million from the estimate of expected tax revenue, driving the state’s projected deficit to about $5.1 billion. That compares with the current $30 billion two-year state budget.  Lawmakers have been cutting spending for the past several years and recently adopted cuts for the current fiscal year.  Budget Director Marty Brown said there is still a gap of about $200 million…

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Gregoire proposes deep budget cuts

Gregoire proposes deep budget cuts

Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire, responding to a massive budget gap of $4.6 billion and public sentiment against tax hikes, is proposing a $32 billion two-year state budget that slashes virtually every segment of state spending. The governor recommended eliminating some of her favorite programs, including health coverage for the working poor, tax support of state parks, Disability Lifeline grants, Children’s Health Program, class-size reduction in K-4, and more.  She proposed shuttering the history museums in Tacoma and Spokane and freezing…

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