State Revenue
The recent economic recession has taken a significant toll on the state's ability to maintain important investments in education, health, communities and the environment. But even in good times, state revenue, which comes largely from retail sales and Business & Occupancy taxes, does not keep pace with the need. The Budget & Policy Center publishes research and analysis on improving the state’s revenue system to raise adequate revenue and create a more equitable tax structure.
Related Research
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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...
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Revenue Measures Enacted in Washington State in 2009 and 2010
- To help preserve essential state services like health care and education while the economy recovers, lawmakers in Washington State enacted a series of modest revenue increases. This report provides an overview revenue measures enacted in 2009 and 2010.
