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Faced with a potential massive revenue decline because of COVID-19, Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday directed all agencies under his control to freeze most hiring, personal service contracts and equipment purchases.

“The full impact is unknown, but the state’s revenue situation warrants immediate fiscal restraint,” Inslee said in a memo to executive and cabinet agencies.

Inslee also asked higher education institutions, boards and commissions, and other statewide elected officials to impose similar restrictions.