KCTS 9 Connects/Washington's Budget Crisis - January 7, 2011
- KCTS 9 Connects
Washington's Budget Crisis
Washington state is facing a $4.5 billion dollar budget deficit. Who will be hurt most by these massive cuts?
About the Episode
State lawmakers convene for a 105-day session starting Jan. 10, and most of their work will be focused on balancing a $4.6 billion deficit in the next two-year budget. Governor Chris Gregoire has proposed huge cuts, including eliminating the state’s Basic Health and other critical programs. Senior producer Ethan Morris talks with legislative leaders about their plan to balance the budget while saving important programs and protecting the most vulnerable in the state.
Chapter 1: Singing the Budget Blues
Chapter 2: The Unkindness Budget Cuts
Chapter 3: Legislative Leaders
About "KCTS 9 Connects"
Each week KCTS 9 Connects takes viewers beyond the headlines of Northwest news, issues, and politics. With timely and insightful newsmaker interviews and the lively, incisive perspective of our Insiders Roundtable, KCTS 9 Connects sheds new light on the critical issues and topics important to people of the Northwest. Our mission is to expose new stories, explore issues from new perspectives, and provide new insight from diverse voices.
About the Host, Enrique Cerna
Enrique Cerna is the co-creator, host, and executive producer of the weekly current affairs program KCTS 9 Connects. He is a five time Northwest Regional Emmy Award winner with more than 37 years of experience in the Seattle broadcast market. Enrique joined KCTS 9 in 1995. In 2003, The Seattle Weekly honored him with a Best of Seattle Editors' Choice selection as Best TV Host. In 2006, Seattle Magazine named Enrique one its 26 most influential people of the year for his broadcast work.
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Will these budget cuts be the end of kcts 9 if they go through?
Hi Guest,
Gov. Gregoire's budget cuts in 2011-2012 will not mean the end of KCTS 9. KCTS 9 does not rely on state funding to operate. Individual contributions from KCTS 9 viewers make up over 70% of our annual budget. Federal funding and grants make up most of the rest.
Kevin
KCTS 9 Staff
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