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WA universities ask for 10 percent of state income

Washington's public colleges and universities are requesting 10 percent of expected state income in the next two-year budget cycle.

The proposed $3.34 billion higher education budget would be equivalent to what they were given by the Legislature in 2009.

Bob Burdick, a…

In our view: 10% of the Pie

The long line of hat-in-hand agencies making financial pleas to the state government is starting to look more like a mourners’ march.

Unlike legislators who have to balance budgets in the worst of economic times, each agency preaches a provincial sermon. Years ago, each plea was for…

Gregoire wants unions back at the table, some Dems call for special session

The Washington State Federation of Employees notified members late Thursday that Gov. Chris Gregoire wants them back at the bargaining table as a result of the latest bad budget news.

Legislature should meet in special session to stem tide of red ink

THE new revenue forecast reduces state revenues expected by June 30, 2011, by $385 million and $1.2 billion by June 2013. That is the last straw. The Legislature must come into special session in December and make immediate cuts to state programs.

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Additional $1.2B hole in state revenue projected — expect more budget cuts

Officials were stunned to learn Thursday that the state is expected to take in $1.2 billion less in tax revenue than previously thought between now and June 2013, the latest grim result of an economy creeping toward recovery.

The bleak forecast means the state will…

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Election worsens state's budget pain

Democratic and Republican lawmakers for once sound a lot alike when it comes to the state budget: The only way to solve a projected $4.8 billion shortfall over the next two fiscal years is to cut deep. "We're going to have to reset government. We can't spend more money than the…

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