Local reports say the administration would consider reducing the workforce in June if there’s no change in government finances.
The layoffs were mentioned during a discussion of the cuts in government workers’ hours which began this week.
It’s estimated the reduction in hours, which affects more than 2,500 employees will save $3.2 million for the year.
Meanwhile, the local Senate has passed a wages tax bill allowing for a 2 percent increase in income tax, which is expected to generate several million dollars of additional revenue.
The local House, which is yet to vote, is considering a wage tax rise of 4 percent — the level the governor had called for — which officials say will raise $7.4 million.
