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Seattle's budget hole is projected to grow $82 million deeper
Coming atop an expected $141M shortfall, the additional deficit — caused by inflation and interest rates — will likely put some transportation projects on hold.
Josh Cohen
Josh Cohen is the Cascade PBS city reporter covering Seattle government, politics and the issues that shape life in the city. He was previously the changing region reporter, as well as a free
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