Weekend news coverage of the state’s budget situation is not happy.
With the state’s official revenue forecast due out Thursday, Andrew Garber writes in the Seattle Times that the State budget comes down to unpleasant choices. And Joe Turner of the News Tribune writes that it’s time for a reality check, noting that at least one state senator thinks his colleagues are still in denial about the gravity of the situation.
According to The Times, state Sen. Rodney Tom says Democrats in the senate have at least considered cutting enrollment at state colleges and universities by 10,000. And Garber notes that:
“Higher education, public schools and public safety were touted as priorities for Democrats in the past. Now they’re targets for spending cuts.”
The term “painful cuts” has been a common theme in budget articles all session long. Learn how to help us make sure student financial aid doesn’t feel the pain—visit ICW’s Legislative Action Center.
