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Budget writers are eyeing ideas like less hours or days to work for state employees, but nothing is decided, apparently.
Having Friday off has become routine for workers at some state agencies, but it's too soon to tell whether moving to a four-day workweek is saving money, the agencies report.
Having Friday off has become routine for workers at some state agencies, but it’s too soon to tell whether moving to a four-day workweek is saving money, the agencies report.
The latest demand for budget cuts certainly will mean layoffs for state employees, at least in one large agency.
A quick reminder, state workers: benefits enrollment ends Sunday.
Layoffs, at least at DSHS are now certain, as the agency looks for more than $100 million in more savings.
More cuts to add to the earlier cuts, which should set things up the for the next round of ...
• Alberta Clarkson, of Lacey, has been reappointed to the Board of Trustees College District No. 24 (South Puget Sound Community College). Clarkson has more than 25 years of experience in managing adult education and training programs.
After being sent back to the drawing boards this summer by the governor, state planners have cut $108 million from the budget for a construction project on the Capitol Campus.
The natural resources lot is partially open, final solution to slipping problem ellusive.