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Make No Mistake--State Budget Will Shrink under Senate and House Proposals

Posted by Jeff Chapman, 2010-03-11 16:50:00 | (0) Comments

The headline in The Seattle Times "State spending on track to rise, despite budget cuts" is a misleading way of looking at the state budget situation. If you’ve been following the budget debate, you know that both the Senate and House budgets propose deep cuts to education, health care, economic security, and so on.

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Update: Comparison of Revenue Proposals

Update: Comparison of Revenue Proposals

Posted by Andy Nicholas, 2010-03-09 11:50:00 | (0) Comments

Both chambers of the State Legislature have now passed revenue measures needed to maintain basic public services like health care and education while the economy recovers.  

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Senate Ways & Means Passed Revenue Proposal

Senate Ways & Means Passed Revenue Proposal

Posted by Jeff Chapman, 2010-03-05 13:45:00 | (0) Comments

The Senate Ways & Means Committee passed a revenue package today that would raise nearly $900 million to fund education and health care. While the overall level of the package is similar to the version proposed on February 23rd, there are differences in the components.

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Progress Index

Our Progress Index evaluates the Washington State Budget using a values-driven framework.
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How Much Would You Get? A Working Families Tax Rebate Calculator

WFTR Calculator

Fully funding the Working Families Tax Rebate should be part of any balanced approach to the state budget.  This online tool allows you to calculate how much the credit would be worth based on filing status, number of children, and the amount of earned income.

 

Executive Director Remy Trupin Discusses the 2010 Legislative Session on KING5:

Remy KING5


Check out our slide show on the state’s budget picture:

Do you want to understand the state’s economic and fiscal realities as lawmakers work on the  budget? Check out our 12-minute slide show, narrated by our research director, Jeff Chapman, and executive director, Remy Trupin, to hear ideas for a balanced solution to Washington’s budget problems.

 

Executive Director Remy Trupin Discusses BPC and Think Tanks on TVW:

 

Remy TVW


Learn About Our Working Families Tax Rebate Proposal:

The Working Families Tax Rebate will refund a portion of the state retail sales tax to the 350,000 Washington households who qualify for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit. By doing so, the WFTR will provide an income boost to hard-working Washingtonians.