Ferguson, WA and budget

Gov. Ferguson proposes plan to save $4 billion amid historic budget shortfall
Gov. Bob Ferguson will outline his plan to save about $4 billion to offset the state’s projected $12 billion shortfall.
Gov. Bob Ferguson to discuss budget proposals to address WA’s multibillion-dollar deficit
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is scheduled to discuss budget proposals — including roughly $4 billion in savings and government efficiencies — at a press conference Thursday, Feb. 27. Ferguson is slated to speak at 11 a.m. in the Governor’s Conference Room at the state Capitol. The news event will be livestreamed on TVW.
Ferguson proposes $4B in cuts, furloughs in face of WA budget shortfall
The governor's office said the furloughs, which would start in July if adopted, will save about $300 million. Some public employees would be exempt, including State Patrol troopers and staff
Gov. Ferguson addresses plans for WA’s budget shortfalls; proposes state employee furloughs
New Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson (D) held a press conference on his 43rd day in office to address the state’s budget shortfalls.
Ferguson unveils budget cuts plan as lawmakers look to address deficit
Gov. Bob Ferguson unveiled a plan Thursday to save Washington $4 billion over the next four years to address a budget deficit the governor projects to be $15 billion over the next four years. He announced the plan amidst what Ferguson described as a "budget crisis" as he called on the state government to "do a better job of budgeting within our means.
Ferguson outlines plan for nearly $4B in cuts to Washington state budget
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has a plan for about $7 billion in budget cuts, but he and Democrats in the Legislature have a ways to go before they solve
Gov. Ferguson details $4 billion in spending cuts to address WA deficit
Bob Ferguson wants legislators to tackle the state’s projected $15 billion budget shortfall. As work continues to close the gap, the governor aims to prioritize spending cuts over new taxes.
Ferguson outlines plan to address $15 billion budget shortfall
The governor's office said it has identified a savings total of $3.9 billion so far, in conjunction with proposals made by former Gov. Jay Inslee.
Ferguson proposes nearly $4B in cuts to Washington state budget
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has a plan for about $7 billion in budget cuts, but he and Democrats in the Legislature have a ways to go before they solve a shortfall that may be more than double that size.
Gov. Bob Ferguson reveals plan to save $4 billion that includes state job cuts, furloughs
State Sen. Chris Gildon, a Puyallup Republican and Senate Republican budget leader, applauded the governor for coming up with ...
Ferguson criticizes Trump, affirms support for Ukraine
The Democratic Governors Association, including Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson, said Americans should stand with Ukraine.
Washington Parents Network files Title IX complaint against Reykdal, Ferguson
Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal and Gov. Bob Ferguson are named in a Title IX complaint ...
As Gov. Ferguson prepares suggested budget cuts, taxes remain ‘last resort’
Ferguson posted on social media that his office found $70,000 in savings by rejecting a plan to replace carpets in the office. The work had been approved before Ferguson took office. Ferguson said ...
Proposal to implement year-round Pacific Standard Time in Washington among bills that appear dead
A proposal backed by Gov. Bob Ferguson to increase student access to free meals served at public schools also appears dead, at least for now.