According to the latest revenue forecast for Washington, revenues or tax collections for the state are down.  This means the state's budget shortfall has ballooned to $5.7 billion.  At this point Governor Gregoire can either make additional across-the-board cuts, which would total nearly 11%, to state programs; or lawmakers can return to Olympia for a Special Session and make more targeted cuts.  Which would you prefer?  You can read more about the revenue forecast in The Olympian's post.