Governor-elect Bob Ferguson said he is calling for a 6% across-the-board spending cut from state agencies on his first day in office.
Governor-elect Bob Ferguson said he is calling for a 6% across-the-board spending cut from state agencies on his first day in office, a move that will save $4.4 billion.
Ferguson said the move will not impact education or public safety, but he is asking other agencies to identify immediate changes.
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