Partisan divide flares as state budget worsens

Austin Jenkins and KPLU News Staff — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:12:06 +0000

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Washington's budget shortfall has grown to more than $5 billion. That's after Thursday's state revenue forecast. Advocates on the left immediately intensified their calls for lawmakers to end corporate tax exemptions. The Governor warned the legislature to avoid budget gimmicks.

Dire state revenue forecast could force special session

Austin Jenkins — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 04:29:07 +0000

In the coming days, Washington Governor Chris Gregoire will provide lawmakers with a list of budget-cutting options. It’s a first step in what could lead to a special session of the legislature before the year is out.

Ed Murray

Partisan divide flares as state budget worsens

Dire state revenue forecast could force special session