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On Monday, August 4, 2008, Governor Chris Gregoire of Washington implemented a hiring freeze for state agencies that could cut nearly 1,951 positions and save around $90 million in the next fiscal year. The announcement came as a result of weaker-than-expected revenue reports for July.

The Governor’s office claims that the high price of energy is hurting the state’s economy and is looking to reduce fuel consumption to alleviate the burden on the budget and on taxpayers.

Glenn Kuper, spokesman for the Governor’s Office of Financial Management, claims job cuts will be across the board except for specific public safety jobs. Exemptions are said to be given to public safety positions that deal with vulnerable populations, such as prisoners and children.

Officials claim that the freeze could eliminate 933 full-time general government agency positions and 1,018 positions in higher education, totaling 1,951.

State revenue for June was nearly $40 million less than expected, and an additional $20 million was allotted to unexpected funds, causing the state to fall short $60 million.

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