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Ferguson outlines plan to address $15 billion budget shortfall

Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson detailed his plans to address a projected $15 billion budget shortfall over the next four years.
Ferguson proposed saving $3.9 billion through government efficiencies and called for a review of spending not yet implemented.
He emphasized maintaining investments in education and public safety while suggesting most state employees take a furlough day per month.
Some community members expressed concern over the proposed cuts, fearing they may impact services and funding for essential care and education.

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Courier-Herald

Ferguson proposes $4B in cuts to Washington state budget | Courier-Herald

State officials look to solve a shortfall estimated to be $12 billion or more.

3 days ago

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Mercer Island Reporter

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Ferguson proposes $4B in cuts to Washington state budget

State officials look to solve a shortfall estimated to be $12 billion or more.

3 days ago·Mercer Island, United States

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The Stand

Ferguson calls for furloughs, billions in cuts

With a budget shortfall looming, Governor Bob Ferguson calls for an additional $4 billion in budget cuts without yet identifying progressive revenue OLYMPIA, WA (February 28, 2025) — In a Thursday press conference, Governor Bob Ferguson proposed $4 billion in cuts to state services and programs, including monthly furloughs of most state employees, rollbacks or […] The post Ferguson calls for furloughs, billions in cuts appeared first on The STAN…

3 days ago

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KUOW

No new taxes, for now: WA Gov. Ferguson details plans for budget cuts

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson unveiled more details about his plans to cut roughly $4 billion in state spending this week as a massive state budget gap looms.

4 days ago·Seattle, United States

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The Seattle Times

Ferguson proposes $4B in cuts, furloughs in face of WA budget shortfall

Gov. Bob Ferguson says his proposals, combined with cuts suggested by former Gov. Jay Inslee, would close about $7 billion of what he estimated will be a $15 billion budget...

4 days ago·Seattle, United States

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The Center Square

Ferguson details proposed budget savings of nearly $4B to address shortfall

(The Center Square) – Gov. Bob Ferguson unveiled his plan for nearly $4 billion in cuts as lawmakers in the Washington State Legislature grapple with a projected four-year operating budget

4 days ago·United States

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