Gov. Gregoire’s statement on House budget approval

OLYMPIA – Gov. Chris Gregoire released the following statement today on the House passage of the 2009–11 biennial operating budget:

“I congratulate the House for reaching an agreement on a very difficult budget. I want to thank House Speaker Frank Chopp, Representative Kelli Linville and Representative Mark Ericks for their leadership in crafting a responsible budget to guide Washington during these tough economic times.”