budget, Washington

WA leaders talk budget deficit, other priorities ahead of legislative session
Facing a projected budget deficit of over $12 billion over the next four years, majority Democrats say new taxes may be needed. Though incoming governor Bob Ferguson said he is looking to make $4 billion in cuts to close the gap.
Washington lawmakers look to reduce budget deficit
The spendy nature of the Washington State Legislature will be reined this year, based on revenue forecasts for the state.
Maryland faces major budget cuts amid $3B budget deficit
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has warned that massive budget cuts are on the way as state lawmakers try to solve a $3 billion budget gap. He told Maryland residents Wednesday to brace themselves for $2 billion worth of cuts in his soon-to-be-released budget.
Maryland lawmakers face budget deficit as new legislative session begins in Annapolis
WBFF- Baltimore — Maryland's new legislative session starts tomorrow. As lawmakers return to Annapolis, there are some daunting issues to be addressed, chief among them; the state's multi-billion dollar budget deficit and continued calls to get juvenile crime under control.
RI’s $300M budget deficit top of mind this legislative session
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island lawmakers will return to Smith Hill Tuesday for the start of the new legislative session. R.I. House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi told 12 News he’s extremely concerned about the state’s roughly $300 million budget deficit.
As Maryland lawmakers start new session, a budget crisis looms large
The Maryland General Assembly kicks off the 2025 legislative session on Wednesday where lawmakers will confront a $3 billion budget shortfall.
5 things to watch as a new Maryland legislative session begins
Maryland’s 447th legislative session begins Wednesday when lawmakers will take on a massive budget deficit and prepare for the second term of President-elect Donald Trump. “I worked in public service for over 40 years,
Budget crisis in Maryland as lawmakers have to find a way to fill a $3 billion shortfall
WUSA-TV Washington, D.C. On day 2 of this year's general assembly, lawmakers are trying to find a way out of the hole. A Two-Hour Arrest Rocks Venezuela as Maduro Targets Opposition How Colman Domingo Won the Golden Globes Red Carpet Wildfires in Los Angeles,
Maryland's legislative session opens amid concerns over $86M lobbying influence
A prominent state consumer advocate raised concerns Wednesday about lobbyist influence as the Maryland General Assembly convened its annual 90-day session.
Elon Musk now has a new, lower target number for DOGE’s budget cuts
Elon Musk walked back his previous claim that he could cut at least $2 trillion from the federal budget, saying Wednesday ...
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Kenosha school district pitches 5-year, $115 million referendum, as $19 million budget shortfall looms
Kenosha Unified School District is asking voters to approve a referendum next month that would give the district an ...
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Governor Moore addresses budget deficit
Governor Wes Moore spoke to the press Wednesday at the state capitol. One of the topics he addressed was the budget deficit ...
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Ferguson forecasts cuts, ‘adjustments across the board’ to close budget gap in 2025 session
Senate President Bill Ferguson is warning Maryland lawmakers they will have to walk a tightrope this session to maintain ...
After 2 years of shortfalls, California governor proposes $322B budget with no deficit
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a $322 billion budget without a deficit. It’s a welcome change after two years of ...
Budget deficit may mean protecting, not expanding, substance abuse treatment programs
A prominent state senator indicated that fiscal reality could mean prioritizing and protecting substance abuse recovery programs that are already working over any plans to expand them. Washington ...
Newsom floats $322 billion budget that would pull California out of deficit
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) proposed a $322 billion budget for California on Monday in an attempt to burnish his legacy as his ...
Oakland leaders weigh ballot measure to ease budget deficit with sales tax increase
Oakland officials are weighing plans to place a measure on the April special election ballot to increase the sales tax rate ...