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BPC Report Shows I-1033 Undermines Public Priorities

Posted by Stacey Schultz at Aug 05, 2009 10:20 AM |
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A new paper by the Budget & Policy Center finds Initiative 1033 would impose strict spending limits on state and local governments resulting in sharp reductions in public investments in education, community development, health care, and economic security. By restricting resources, I-1033 would dramatically weaken the state's ability to fund important public priorities and would diminish the quality of life for all Washingtonians.

I-1033 would:

  • Sharply limit public investments over time
  • Lock in the current budget cuts and increase the deficit
  • Exacerbate the effects of economic downturns
  • Be fiscally irresponsible

 

To read the entire paper, click here.

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The State of Washington’s Children 2012 is a broad review of how Washington’s 1.5 million kids are faring in tough times. The report is issued by KIDS COUNT in Washington, a new partnership we formed with Children’s Alliance to improve young lives in Washington. Download the report.

 

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Our Executive Director Remy Trupin recently appeared on TVW to discuss the 2012 Legislative Session, revenue options, and reform.

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Legislative Testimony

Policy Analyst Andy Nicholas testified on tax policy and revenue trends before a work session of the Senate Ways and Means Committee. Click below.

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Our Executive Director Remy Trupin was recently on "The Conversation." He discussed our proposal to tax capital gains in Washington state. Listen here.

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We created a video for our 5th Anniversary that highlights the importance of public investments to education, healthcare, and economic security. Click below.

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