State Budget
Washington State faces budget challenges that threaten our ability to
maintain public priorities like educating our children, ensuring
communities are safe, providing health care for the uninsured, and
protecting the environment. These problems are not new, nor will they
go away without addressing the fundamental flaws in our revenue system.
Especially during this time of historic economic crisis, a balanced
approach to the budget deficit that includes reduced spending and
revenue increases is crucial to setting the stage for economic recovery
in the state.
Related research:
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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...
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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...
