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WSU Extension proposes modest cuts, seeks continued MOU-funded staff support
Summary
Washington State University Extension staff reviewed a proposed 2026 budget showing small net reductions to local line items and said the county-funded MOU will continue to pay for a portion of extension faculty positions, while WSU plans regional administrative changes.
Washington State University Extension representatives reviewed their 2026 budget request and described modest net reductions to county-funded line items while reaffirming that a memorandum of understanding with the county will continue to fund part of their local staffing.
The presentation outlined specific line-item changes and explained how the MOU covers a portion of WSU faculty salaries embedded in the county budget. WSU representatives also said internal regionalization of administrative duties at WSU will change how local faculty spend their time, but that county-level service and local points of contact will remain intact.
WSU Extension representative Jennifer Leach said professional services and contract spending…
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