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September 28, 2020WSU submits operating, capital budget proposalsWashington State University this month submitted operating and capital budget proposals to the state’s Office of Financial Management that reflect the onset of a recession. The submission is highlighted by an operating budget decision package modeling the impact of a 15 percent reduction in overall appropriation required of all agencies. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the state is wrestling with…

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University officials and employees may not authorize the use of or use University facilities (e.g., equipment, property, supplies, employee time, office space) to assist campaigns for election of persons to any offices or for the promotion or opposition of ballot initiatives. (RCW 42.17.130)