Bob Ferguson, Washington

Incoming Gov. Ferguson describes taxes as a ‘last resort’ for WA budget deficit
Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson has released his office’s budget priorities, which call for $4 billion in reduced spending by Washington state agencies while describing new taxes as a “last resort.” The call for reduced spending is in response to a multi-billion shortfall for the upcoming 2025-2027 biennium,
How does Governor-elect Bob Ferguson plan to balance WA’s massive budget?
KIRO 7′s Monique Ming Laven sat down for an exclusive interview with Governor-elect Bob Ferguson to ask him how he plans to address the issue and what it could mean for your family.
Ferguson addresses state budget by asking for cuts, skepticism of new taxes
Bob Ferguson outlined ideas to save $4 billion in the Washington state budget, and downplayed the idea of looking for new tax revenue.
Gov-elect Ferguson 'skeptical' of wealth tax, pitches broad cuts to address WA budget gap
Washington's incoming governor is breaking from some key members of his party on how to tackle the state's looming budget shortfall, as he unveils his plans on future state spending.
Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson unveils $4 billion in cuts amid 'very significant budget shortfall'
Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson unveiled a plan Thursday he says could save Washington $4.4 billion over the next four years as lawmakers prepare to address an estimated budget shortfall of about $12 billion over the same period.
Ferguson opposes wealth tax, calls for spending cuts, but boost for K-12
Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson’s budget proposal diverges from the spending increases proposed by outgoing Gov. Jay Inslee.
Governor-elect Ferguson proposes sweeping budget cuts to combat $12B shortfall
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Governor-elect Bob Ferguson is calling for near across-the-board state agency budget cuts to help bail the state out of a forecasted deficit. Ferguson, a Democrat who will be sworn in next Wednesday, said he has advised agency heads to come up with ways to find, on average, 6% in savings.
Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson proposes $4B in reduced spending to help narrow WA’s budget gap
The state is grappling with a projected budget shortfall of $10 billion to $12 billion over the next four years.
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Democratic Governor-elect Ferguson proposes bold spending cuts, echoing what Republicans have wanted
Governor-elect Bob Ferguson revealed plans to ask all state agencies to reduce their projected spending by 6%.
WA’s next governor turns out to be a wild card
Who guessed Bob Ferguson would propose slashing the budget? He's gone against type before, so he may be that odd thing in ...
Governor-elect Ferguson calls for $4 billion in state cuts to offset budget shortfall
Governor-elect Bob Ferguson said he is calling for a 6% across-the-board spending cut from state agencies on his first day in ...
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The Washington budget mystery: How big is the state’s deficit really?
Washington faces a budget deficit, but is it really $12 billion as Bob Ferguson states? Democrats and Republicans can't agree ...
Ferguson may delay converting ferries to electric power
It's a stark departure in policy from that of outgoing Gov. Jay Inslee, who Ferguson described as a "close friend of mine and ...
Washington Legislature to again consider free school lunches for all students, could this be the year?
Governor-elect Bob Ferguson intends to trim $4.4 billion from the state budget, but listed universal free lunches for ...
Who will helm WA’s health care agencies? Ferguson announces 2 temporary appointments
The governor-elect on Thursday revealed who he has chosen to temporarily lead the Department of Health and the Health Care Authority.