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Initiative 645 repeal would cut Washington school and health funding

Original: Implementation of Brian Heywood’s 645 would indeed cut funding for K‑12 schools, higher education and healthcare Washing

In Washington state, activists are warning that implementing Brian Heywood's Initiative 645 would sharply reduce funding for K-12 schools, higher education and healthcare. The state's four-year budget framework requires lawmakers to plan around future tax collections, so repealing an already enacted revenue source would leave a damaging hole in the budget. Critics say the consequences for core public services would be severe.

Why now: Voters and officials are weighing the budget consequences of a ballot initiative backed by Heywood as it moves through debate.

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• Implementation of Brian Heywood’s 645 would indeed cut funding for K‑12 schools, higher education and healthcare Washington’s four-year budget framework requires lawmakers to plan for future tax collections, and repealing an enacted revenue source would have real, devastating… · nwprogressive@mas.to · 4

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