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Governor’s revenue proposal is a good start, more needed

 

New Policy Brief: Declining support for education threatens economic growth

 

Declining Support for Education Threatens Economic Growth

Washington’s ability to create jobs and build a strong economy is closely linked to providing quality education and making it widely available. But progress is jeopardized by potential options that lawmakers will consider when they meet in special session to respond to the ongoing revenue crisis.

Capital gains: A rapidly growing, untapped resource

 

New policy brief proposes capital gains tax in Washington state

 

A Capital Reform: Using Capital Gains to Fuel Job Creation and Economic Prosperity in Washington state

To create jobs, spur long-term economic growth, and foster prosperity, Washington state desperately needs to rebuild our eroding education, public health, and community safety infrastructure. The state has a powerful, but untapped resource to accomplish this: capital gains. A modest tax on some capital gains would help fuel economic recovery and opportunity for future generations of Washingtonians...

SJR 8206 fails to address biggest problems in the state's rainy day fund

 

Is this the kind of state we want?

 

A Framework for Prosperity

Washington’s path to economic recovery and future prosperity is dependent upon the choices we make in the coming weeks. Our state budget is an essential tool for investing in smart choices that will uphold our values and put us on the right path. In the midst of the worst economy since the Great Depression, our state’s primary responsibility should be to make investments that will ignite the economy, put people back to work, and provide opportunities for future generations to prosper.

Affordable child care helps parents keep their jobs

 

New Policy Brief: Economic security is key to recovery

 

Economic Security: Key to Recovery and Prosperity

State investments play a critical role in protecting Washingtonians against the continued economic downturn. Strong public structures- such as unemployment insurance, child care, housing, and food assistance – protect our families from poverty and deprivation when someone loses a job or faces a financial hardship. These types of investments are especially important when the impact of a downturn is as severe as the one we are experiencing now.

Not your older brother's recession

 

Deeper budget cuts would put lives on the line

 

The only thing trickling down is the pain

 

Senator Murray and deficit reduction committee can, and should, include revenue

 

Federal budget decisions could make matters worse for cash-strapped states

 

New tax break audit report: A valuable but limited tool

 

Key deficit reduction principles

 

The sun sets on two tax breaks (500 more escape scrutiny)