Survey results:
Which part of the final Washington State Operating Budget will affect you the most?

Net reduction of 945 full-time positions statewide.  0% 0
No cost-of-living increase for state and higher education employees.  45.5% 10
Health-insurance premiums increase for state workers.  13.6% 3
Local government aid will cover less.  9.1% 2
Tuition increases.  9.1% 2
Rate increases of 1.5 percent to vendors.  0% 0
Closure of the Mission Creek Youth Camp in Mason County and the McAllister Creek hatchery in Thurston County.  4.5% 1
Other.  13.6% 3
Don't know.  4.5% 1
No opinion.  0% 0
Total: 22

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