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With $10 billion deficit looming, Inslee calls on state agencies to make cuts

Washington’s outgoing governor says reductions are needed to balance the next state budget; lawmakers may also consider new taxes when they convene next year.

Posted 11/17/24

Gov. Jay Inslee is warning of a budget deficit in excess of $10 billion and calling on state agencies to pare spending now to deal with it.

A Nov. 8  memo  from Inslee’s budget …

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