Budget Beat
During the 2013 legislative session we will host regular Budget Beat calls and and podcasts to bring you updates and breaking news from Olympia, timely policy analysis, and share resources and upcoming community events. Be sure to check back regularly for the latest news and analysis.
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Budget Beat Calls Archive
Friday, May 17, 2013
Jordan Schrader joins to discuss the current state of budget negotiations between the House and Senate as week one of the special legislative session comes to an end.
Friday, April 19, 2013
Lori Pfingst joins to discuss important work supports and assistance for Washington families and investments in early learning and how they fare in initial budget proposals from the House and Senate.
Friday, April 5, 2013
Analysts Kim Justice and Andy Nicholas discuss the major differences in the budget proposals put forward by Gov. Inslee and the Senate.
Friday, March 22, 2013
Rep. Ross Hunter joins to discuss the recent revenue forecast and its impact on the budget this session.
Friday, March 8, 2013
We're joined by Nick Federici of the Our Economic Future coalition to unpack the significance of the court's recent ruling overturning the supermajority law. Also on the call, analyst Mike Mitchell talks tax breaks.
Friday, February 22, 2013
Rep. Chris Reykdal joins to discuss legislation he is sponsoring that would fund the Working Families Tax Rebate by closing a tax break that only benefits out of state residents. That, plus important legislative deadlines, the impact of sequestration in Washington, and the Senate majority coalition's efforts to undermine the economic security of working families.
Other Resources:
Related content from our blog:
SB 5843 would help clean up littered tax code
The choice is clear: Washington families or an out-of-state tax break
Sequestration will impact Washington state
The choice is clear: Washington families or an out-of-state tax break
Sequestration will impact Washington state
Friday, February 8, 2013
Senior Fiscal Analyst Lori Pfingst explains the importance of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program in providing economic security and stability for thousands of families.
Other Resources:
New policy brief and webinar - A Paramount Duty: Funding Education for McCleary and Beyond
Related content from our blog:
Lawmakers should strengthen programs that support work
Strong public policies are essential in a weak economy
Friday, January 25, 2013
Policy analyst Kim Justice breaks down the final budget proposal from former Governor Gregoire as legislators begin work in the 2013 session.
Other Resources:
Joint Task Force on Education Funding Final Report
Related content from our blog:
Governor's Budget: A reality based proposal
What an all cuts budget really looks like
Gov. Gregoire's school funding plan is a good start
Budget Beat Podcasts
Tax Breaks
Andy Nicholas talks tax breaks and explains how proposed legislation would bring more transparency and accountability to our tax code.
Unpacking McCleary: Budget Impact and the Opportunity Gap
Analyst Kim Justice breaks down the budgetary impact of the McCleary decision and explains why we must go beyond the parameters of the court's ruling to address the opportunity gap.
Revenue Shortfall
Policy analyst Michael Mitchell explains the major components of the revenue shortfall facing legislators this session.
