-
Governor Chris Gregoire is telling state agencies to prepare for further budget cuts because of the faltering economy. Her budget office today asked…
-
With the loss of revenue, the impact of inflation and rising population, Washington’s government is providing one-fifth (18 percent) fewer services.That’s…
-
This season of state budget cuts in Olympia was different than previous bad-budget years, not just in size and scope – but also because the Legislature…
-
Washington budget writers just can’t catch a break. Earlier this week, state income had fallen another $22 million short of forecasts. That’s on top of a…
-
http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kplu/local-kplu-975736.mp3Today Washington state closes its official tourism agency making it the only…
-
Gov. Chris Gregoire has signed a measure giving the state's six four-year colleges and universities ability to set tuition.At the bill signing ceremony at…
-
Seattle voters will have a chance to chime in again on the planned deep-bore tunnel that's supposed to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct. That's the word…
-
http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kplu/local-kplu-962447.mp3A week of protests over state budget cuts culminated with a large union-led…
-
http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kplu/local-kplu-961940.mp3Washington House Democrats are considering a plan to lease the state's…
-
http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kplu/local-kplu-961567.mp3Washington House Democrats have unveiled a plan to close a $5 billion…