Published: Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Gov. Gregoire gives lawmakers budget ideas
OLYMPIA — Gov. Chris Gregoire is laying out some budget-balancing options for state lawmakers. But her plans require quick action from the Legislature, which isn’t scheduled to return until next year.
Gregoire is sending the information to legislators as they look for ways to balance the current year’s budget. Gregoire had previously cut spending to fill the budget gap, but low tax collections have made it even larger.
Gregoire’s letter spells out big steps that could be taken, including elimination of the Basic Health Plan and raiding federal education dollars. But her plan couldn’t fully work without a special session of the Legislature, because it requires changes to state law before next year.
Gregoire has given lawmakers until Nov. 29 to submit their budget ideas.
Gregoire is sending the information to legislators as they look for ways to balance the current year’s budget. Gregoire had previously cut spending to fill the budget gap, but low tax collections have made it even larger.
Gregoire’s letter spells out big steps that could be taken, including elimination of the Basic Health Plan and raiding federal education dollars. But her plan couldn’t fully work without a special session of the Legislature, because it requires changes to state law before next year.
Gregoire has given lawmakers until Nov. 29 to submit their budget ideas.
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