Washington Governor-elect Bob Ferguson is calling for near across-the-board state agency budget cuts to help bail the state out of a forecasted deficit. Ferguson, a Democrat who will be sworn in next Wednesday, said he has advised agency heads to come up with ways to find, on average, 6% in savings. Higher education institutions are being asked to submit 3% reduction proposals. Ferguson said the only exceptions were K-12 and public safety programs. READ MORE: https://www.king5.com/article/news/politics/state-politics/governor-elect-ferguson-6-percent-budget-cuts-skeptical-about-wealth-tax/281-0d8e46cf-fa77-4dbb-a302-c5c29685d6cd