We can’t cut our way out of a budget shortage

As lawmakers in Olympia debate how to handle our state’s $12 billion budget gap, one thing is clear: We can’t cut our way out of this hole. Luckily, there are plenty of resources here in Washington to fund the programs that we rely on. All we need to do is ask the wealthy to pay what they owe in taxes – just like the rest of us do. The fact is, our state’s richest 1% contribute a smaller share of their wealth to our education, housing, and health care than the top 1% in Idaho, Montana, and even Texas do.

 Can we count on you to help push back against cuts by writing a personalized email to Governor Ferguson and your Representatives? We’ve made it easy. Just visit this link, pick the issue you care about, and customize your email. This is one of the best ways to protect the programs that Washington communities need to thrive.

 -Treasure

In this issue: 

• Ferguson proposes $4B in cuts, furloughs in face of WA budget shortfall

• Cutting early learning programs hurts families like mine

• Washington lawmakers can address revenue shortfall without cutting important services

• Letter: Fix School Funding

• Ferguson outlines plan to address $15 billion budget shortfall