As Gov. Ferguson prepares suggested budget cuts, taxes remain ‘last resort’

The release of proposed cuts, delays in implementation are expected Thursday.

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is set to release a list of suggested cuts and delays in state spending to legislators Thursday.

“Some are tough choices. I want to be clear about that,” said Ferguson (D-Washington). “Others are what I would consider good government that most Washingtonians would nod their head and say, ‘Yeah, that makes sense.’”

Ferguson said he would not detail any of the proposed cuts until Thursday’s press conference.

Budget forecasters have told state legislators, who write the budgets, to prepare for a $12 billion deficit

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