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Washington budget mystery: How big is the state's deficit?

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The second line in Governor-elect Bob Ferguson’s Budget Priorities released Thursday states: “Washington state faces a budget shortfall of at least $12 billion over the next four years. Measured in dollars, this is the largest budget deficit in state history.” (A PDF of the budget priorities document can be seen here.) But is it really $12 billion? It’s a number both Democrats and Republicans can’t agree on. The 16-page Budget Priorities documen…

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Washington budget mystery: How big is the state's deficit?

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Washington Legislature to open next week with new taxes, budget deficit looming - Legalization Profiles

Next week, Washington state legislators will meet in Olympia for a 105-day legislative session. As the new fiscal cycle begins on July 1, leaders gave a sneak peek at their objectives as they prepare to write legislation and budgets. House and Senate leadership, budget and transportation officials, outgoing Governor Jay Inslee, and Democratic Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson were among five panels of leaders who discussed new recommendations for the comi…

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