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Three Candidates Battle Budget Crisis | Spokane News
Three candidates are battling for Legislative District Six’s state House seat as the state braces for its third straight budget deficit—without tax hikes. Republican Jonathan Bingle wants to slash social programs and focus on infrastructure and safety, demanding audits. Independent Aaron Croft, who nearly ran for Congress, backs targeted cuts and a revenue-neutral plan, leveraging his outsider status. Democrat Julia Payne warns of a broken tax system that hurts the middle class, pushing corporate tax reform instead of cutting vital social services. Whoever wins will inherit tough fiscal…
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