Washington enjoys a national reputation for the health of our environment and the beauty of our mountains, rivers, and forests. It is part of what helps us continue to attract new businesses and qualified, highly educated workers to the state. But it also can promote a false sense of security when it comes to the health of things like our air and water.
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Proposed Budget Would Undermine Environmental Protection EffortsPosted by Andy Nicholas, 2010-02-05 16:00:00 | (0) Comments
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Proposed I-960 Changes Would Improve Budget ProcessPosted by Remy Trupin, 2010-02-05 12:00:00 | (0) Comments
Two and half years ago, the Budget & Policy Center published a policy brief expressing serious concerns regarding proposed ballot-initiative 960. |
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New Revenue Bill is a Good StartPosted by Andy Nicholas, 2010-02-05 09:32:57 | (0) Comments
Introduced this week, House Bill 3176 would generate about $210 million in new tax revenues this year, mostly by closing loopholes and repealing costly exemptions. This is good start. But much more revenue is needed if we are to preserve essential public services like education, the basic health plan, and child care assistance for working families – all of which face severe cuts or outright elimination due to the national recession. |
