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Big Tent Committee debates proactive role on budget and legislation amid tight state funds
Summary
The Big Tent Committee on March 12 debated whether to take a proactive role shaping fish and wildlife budget and legislation, with commissioners split between seeking bold, dedicated funding streams and focusing on sustaining existing programs amid a constrained state budget.
The Big Tent Committee met March 12 in Walla Walla to preview agency budget and legislative priorities and to consider whether the committee should play a proactive role in shaping statewide policy.
Chair John Lemkoole opened the meeting and framed it as an early brainstorming session so commissioners could give input before staff finalize the agency's formal submissions. Commissioner Barbara Baker urged the committee to be —more proactive rather than reactive on budget and policy,—…
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