Posts Tagged ‘budget’
Pangborn Airport Deficit – How To Get Region’s ‘Biggest Economic Asset’ Into Black
Pangborn Memorial Airport is in the red, and that’s not set to change anytime soon. Although it’s not the sole reason for some tough discussions between the Port Districts of Chelan and Douglas Counties, it is the catalyst. A task force the Ports convened has now recommended a consolidation of their operations, to help the…
Read MoreRep. Goehner Recaps His First Legislative Session, Local Impacts
The State Legislature adjourned its 105-day legislative session Sunday after sending Gov. Jay Inslee a new two-year state budget and several revenue bills that pay for increased funding to programs ranging from special education and mental health to clean energy. 12th District State Representative Keith Goehner joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show today,…
Read More2019 Legislature: Reps. Steele, Goehner on Final Budget Negotiations
12th District State Representatives Mike Steele and Keith Goehner join Dan Langager every Friday on the KOHO Morning Show during the 2019 legislative session in Olympia. Today they discuss budget talks with majority Democrats and whether the session ends on Sunday.
Read MoreWork Release Program Operating Out Of Chelan County Jail Again, But More Staff, Upgrades Needed
Although the Chelan County Jail’s annex building remains closed for the year, additional staffing and a revamped cell means the work release program is operating again out of the Regional Justice Center. Jail Chief Chris Sharpe and Chelan County Commissioner Bob Bugert join Dan Langager to talk how staffing and budget shortages, as well as…
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2019 Legislature: Sen. Hawkins on Revenue, Budgets, Apple Blossom Royalty
12th District Senator Brad Hawkins joins Dan Langager every Tuesday on the KOHO Morning Show during the 2019 legislative session in Olympia. Today Hawkins talks revenue and budgets. The state’s Economic and Revenue Forecast Council released its latest report last week and yesterday House Democrats unveiled their 2019-2021 operating and transportation budget proposals. The Senate’s…
Read More2019 Legislature: Reps. Steele, Goehner on Budgets, Remote Testimony, Open House
12th District State Representatives Mike Steele and Keith Goehner join Dan Langager every Friday on the KOHO Morning Show during the 2019 legislative session in Olympia. Today they talk about upcoming budget reveals for the state’s operating, capital and transportation budgets. The House also passed a resolution this week allowing remote testimony, something Rep. Goehner…
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2019 Legislature: Sen. Hawkins on Budgets, Hydrogen, Session Timeline
12th District Senator Brad Hawkins joins Dan Langager every Tuesday on the KOHO Morning Show during the 2019 legislative session in Olympia. Today Hawkins talks budgets. The Legislature must pass two-year budgets for operating, capital and transportation. Hawkins said it won’t likely lead to overtime like it did two years ago. Hawkins also talks about…
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Wenatchee School District Down To Four Scenarios For Big Budget Cuts
The Wenatchee School District has been grappling with budget cuts and picking a new superintendent. At a standing-room-only school board meeting on Tuesday night, both issues were addressed. Marcus Bellissimo has the latest with the scenarios for cutting millions from the district’s budget next school year.
Read More2019 Legislature: Reps. Steele, Goehner on Deadlines, Budgets, Tobacco
12th District State Representatives Mike Steele and Keith Goehner join Dan Langager every Friday on the KOHO Morning Show during the 2019 legislative session in Olympia. Today they talk about today’s policy cutoff for bills and next week’s fiscal cutoff for budgets. A bill on measles and vaccination exemptions won’t make it out of the…
Read MoreWenatchee School Board Identifies Budget Cuts Starting Next School Year
Facing a $5.2 million dollar budget deficit, the Wenatchee School District’s Board of Directors asked for the community’s input. Now the Board says it has formulated a game plan for their next step, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Wenatchee School District Budget Deficit Survey Ends Sunday
The Wenatchee School District is asking for the publics input on a budget deficit. And the comment period closes this Sunday. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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