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A Step Backwards: The Impact of Washington’s budget cuts on Thriving Communities

 

A Step Backwards: The Impact of Washington’s budget cuts on Education and Opportunity

 

A Step Backward: The 2009-11 State Budget

In total, the current (2009-11 biennium) budget will spend 10 percent below the amount that would have been necessary to maintain our previous commitments in education, communities, health care, and economic security. Every area of the budget has been affected...

Congress should allow high-income tax cuts to expire; a jobs tax credit would benefit everyone.

 

New OFM Analyses Show Potential Costs of 2010 Initiatives

 

I-1107 Would Restore Wasteful Business Tax Preferences

 

I-1107 Could Imperil Efforts To Maintain Public and Environmental Health

 

I-1107 Would Repeal Common and Reasonable Taxes

 

Liquor Privatization Initiatives Part 3: Potential Implications

 

Liquor Privatization Initiatives Part 2: I-1100 and I-1105

 

Liquor Privatization Initiatives Part 1: Washington's Current Liquor Control System

 

I-1098 Would Cut Taxes, Fund Improvements in Health Care and Education

 

I-1053’s Supermajority Requirement is Excessive and Unreasonable

 

2010 Initiatives Could Impact Public Services

In November, voters in Washington State will make decisions on a range of ballot initiatives. Five of these measures could significantly impact our state’s ability to meet fundamental public needs...

2010 Initiatives: Voters Will Face Tough Choices In November

 

I-1053 Would Handcuff State's Response to Recession

 

I-1107 Would Harm Public Priorities

 

New Budget Forecast Details Challenges Ahead

 

Revenue to Remain Low for Foreseeable Future

 

New Revenue Forecast Raises Stakes in DC and Here