华盛顿州长提议削减40亿美元,以填补预算缺口,保护学校和安全。 Washington Governor proposes $4 billion cuts to close budget gap, protecting schools and safety.

华盛顿州长Bob Ferguson提议削减40亿美元的预算,以弥补150亿美元的短缺,免除K-12教育和公共安全。 Washington Governor Bob Ferguson proposed $4 billion in budget cuts to address a $15 billion shortfall, exempting K-12 education and public safety. 该计划包括为大多数国家雇员提供月度休假,节省3亿美元,并取消1 000个职位。 The plan includes monthly furloughs for most state employees, saving $300 million, and eliminating 1,000 positions. 它还要求政府提高效率,例如合并办公空间。 It also calls for government efficiencies like consolidating office spaces. 立法机关到4月27日才能批准削减。 The legislature has until April 27 to approve the cuts.