Battling Deficit, Warner Trims 1,800 State Jobs
From Times Wire Reports
Cutting $858 million from state agencies in the face of a $1.5-billion state budget shortfall, Gov. Mark Warner slashed 1,800 state jobs. He warned that more layoffs could come.
State law lets Warner trim as much as 15% from the budget when the Legislature is not in session. Included was a 20% cut in Warner’s $124,855 salary.
The cuts hit higher education and include $46.2 million from the community college system.
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