A new supplemental budget proposal from Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson would provide additional funding to juvenile rehabilitation efforts, specifically to improve staffing and security at two facilities.
Ferguson announced his proposed supplemental budget on Tuesday, Dec. 23. The proposed budget and following announcements attempted to address a projected $2.9 billion shortfall. The new proposal includes budget increases to address inflation, tapping climate funds and other money-saving maneuvers.
Also announced, but not turning as many heads, was the proposed $11.6 million increase for Green Hill School in Chehalis and Echo Glen Children’s Center in Snoqualmie…