华盛顿州面临845万美元预算缺口, Washington state grapples with an $845M budget shortfall, exploring both cuts and new taxes.

华盛顿州在未来四年面临近8.45亿美元的预算缺口, 总督Bob Ferguson估计赤字总额为150亿美元。 Washington state faces a budget shortfall of nearly $845 million over the next four years, with Governor Bob Ferguson estimating a total deficit of $15 billion. 立法者正在应对这一挑战,既考虑削减开支,也考虑新的收入来源,包括累进税,以减轻低收入者的负担。 Lawmakers are navigating this challenge by considering both spending cuts and new revenue sources, including progressive taxes to ease the burden on lower-income individuals. 最新经济预测显示,来自个人收入、就业和建筑许可证的收入减少,使平衡预算的努力复杂化。 The updated economic forecast shows reduced revenue from personal income, employment, and building permits, complicating efforts to balance the budget.