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Posted: Tuesday, 20 November 2012 6:45AM

Pension Ruling Could Wreck State Budget

OLYMPIA, Wash. (Metro) -- A new ruling on state pensions could end up wrecking the state's delicately-balanced budget.

Thurston County Superior Court Judge Chris Wickham says the Legislature acted illegally last year when it eliminated an annual increase in benefits to retirees in two older state pension plans.

The Washington Federation of State Employees calls Wickham's decision a big win.

House Budget Chairman Ross Hunter says the state will appeal.

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