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- Governor Bob Ferguson's budget approach includes proposed furloughs for state workers, which has angered labor allies and led union bargaining units to pass resolutions against it.
- Ferguson has defended his cuts, stating the proposed wealth tax is unreliable and could be challenged in court.
- The legislature faces a $16 billion budget shortfall, with Democrats proposing new taxes while Ferguson opposes the wealth tax aimed at the state's richest residents.
- Union leaders criticize Ferguson's stance, calling him 'anti-worker' and suggesting a reevaluation of their endorsement of him.
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Search is on in Washington Legislature for new tax options
How much Washington should raise in new tax revenue and who will pay is something state lawmakers and Gov. Bob Ferguson will hash out in the final weeks of the legislative session.
·Spokane, United States
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