June 16, 2020


Source: ShiftWA.org

The Centralia Daily Chronicle is the latest state newspaper to call for an immediate legislative special session. The paper noted that many budget increases (including a second pay raise in 12 months for state employees) will go into effect on July 1st, and the legislature needs to curb these expenses to stop spending money the state does not have. The Chronicle points out that Governor Inslee and the Democrats have chosen to play partisan politics instead of solving the state’s financial difficulties. The paper states, “members of the Senate and House Republican caucuses have been trying since May to bring the legislature back for a special session, but so far have been unable to secure the cooperation of Democratic caucuses or Inslee.” The state’s official revenue forecast will be released on Wednesday, and the projected three-year revenue shortfall is expected to be larger than the previous estimate of $7 billion. (Centralia Daily Chronicle)

Republican members of Washington’s congressional delegation sent a letter to Employment Security Department Commissioner Suzi LeVine stating that they have received many requests from constituents asking for assistance in obtaining promised benefits from the state.  The letter describes how some individuals have tried reaching ESD over a thousand times and still cannot talk with a live person.  Representatives Herrera Beutler, McMorris Rodgers, and Newhouse, are federal officials and thus unable to assist directly with state agency problems. (GOP Delegation Letter)

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