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WA’s coming budget cuts could dwarf those of the Great Recession
A $7 billion shortfall is predicted — so far. Here’s a look at some of the services and state programs that could get cut.
Melissa Santos
Melissa Santos is formerly a Crosscut staff reporter who covered state politics and the Legislature. She came to Crosscut from The Seattle Times editorial board, where she wrote columns and opinion pi
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‘Everything is on the table’ as WA stares down a $9B shortfall
Tax increases and budget cuts for Washington could be on the horizon during a legislative special session.
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How Loren Culp’s book tour turned into a campaign for WA governor
The first-time candidate built his political brand by refusing to enforce a voter-approved gun law as police chief — then wrote a book about it.
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What separates Strickland and Doglio in WA’s 10th Congressional District
Either Marilyn Strickland or Beth Doglio is headed to Congress. A look at where the candidates stand on the issues.
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Loren Culp vs. Jay Inslee: Their views on guns, BLM, COVID-19 and more
The candidates for Washington governor hold wildly different views on just about everything.