Gov. Gregoire Predicts Budget Cuts Will Be 'Truly Ugly'
Posted: 12:40 pm PST November 22, 2008Updated: 9:36 am PST November 24, 2008
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Gov. Chris Gregoire said Friday the ballooning state deficit will lead to spending cuts that are "truly ugly."Gregoire and other leaders learned last week that the budget deficit through mid-2011 is about $5.1 billion. That includes a shortfall of about $500 million in the current budget, which lasts through June.The Moscow-Pullman Daily News reported that, on Friday, Gregoire said almost everything is on the table for spending cuts. She's unveiling a budget plan next month, and said: "I will come up with something that will look truly ugly, truly ugly."Gregoire's pledged not to raise taxes, saying that's the wrong step in an economic downturn.
Copyright 2008 by KIROTV.com. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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