The State Budget Shortfall Is About to Get Worse
That's what everyone in Olympia's hearing, anyway.
Right now, Washington's shortfall stands at around $4.8 billion. Tomorrow, however, the state will put out an updated revenue forecast. When that happens, the state's shortfall could stand at closer to $7 billion.
Get ready.
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