Budget & Tax Analysis
The Budget and Policy Center measures how our state is doing across budget value areas that include: economic security; education and job readiness; healthy people and communities; and effective and accountable government. And we assess how state revenue is impacting these value areas.
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Blog Post Lawmakers should build on governor’s 2020 budget proposal
Chart/Graphic November 2019 forecast: WA tax revenue still near historic lows
Brief/Report Washington’s tax code is an untapped resource to advance racial justice
Video/Webinar Budget Matters 2019 Community Panel “Getting a seat at the table”
Video/Webinar Budget Matters 2019 Policy Panel “The illusion of race-neutral tax policy & tax reform movements”
Blog Post Final budget reflects a modest move away from austerity budgeting
Blog Post Budget compromise leaves unfinished business on tax reform
Blog Post Why are lawmakers being shortsighted with community investments?
Blog Post Senate leaders push for a better tax code
Blog Post Senate leaders propose two crucial policies to rebalance the tax code
Blog Post Three takeaways from the House budget proposal
Blog Post House leaders propose smart tax reforms to pave way for stronger investments
Blog Post Budget & Policy Center applauds House budget proposal
Chart/Graphic WA Can’t Move Forward with Declining Revenue
Chart/Graphic March 2019 Forecast: New Revenue Still Needed
Video/Webinar House work session on revenue and the economy
Video/Webinar House testimony on governor’s budget
Blog Post Governor’s forward-thinking budget plan sets the state up for a healthy future
Blog Post Current revenue sources coming up short of what our communities need
Video/Webinar Budget Beat: 2018 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
Blog Post Final budget brings momentous victories for communities, but property tax cuts will come at a cost
Blog Post In final budget, lawmakers should take the best from House and Senate proposals
Blog Post Our testimony on House Bill 2967 and the need to close the capital gains tax break
Blog Post State’s strong bump in projected revenue will allow lawmakers to devote more funding to schools
Blog Post Governor’s proposal to salvage community investments shows need for systemic tax reform
Blog Post Final Budget Makes Progress on Community Investments – for Now
Blog Post Revenue Package Not Built to Last Over the Long Term
Blog Post Governor’s Veto of Unnecessary, Short-Sighted Tax Giveaway Is the Right Move for Washington’s Future
Blog Post Three Reasons Why a New Tax Break for Manufacturers Is Bad for Washington State
Blog Post Last-Minute, Makeshift Budget Misses Opportunity to Fix Upside-Down Tax Code
Blog Post State Revenue Forecast Doesn’t Change the Facts: Washington State Needs Equitable New Revenue
Blog Post Guest Post: Kansas Experiment Yields Valuable Lessons in Why State Investments Are Essential
Blog Post The House Revenue Plan Shows How to Make Smart, Long-term Investments in Communities
Video/Webinar Budget Beat: A Tale of Two Budgets
Blog Post House Democrats’ Budget Shows What Our State Can Achieve by Cleaning Up the Tax Code
Blog Post Don’t Let the Talking Points Fool You: Senate Republicans’ Budget Proposal Is a House of Cards
Blog Post Lawmakers Must Protect the Wellbeing of Children, Families, and People with Disabilities
Blog Post Senate Republican Budget Proposal Puts Washington’s Economic Future on Shaky Ground
Blog Post Tax Reform Can’t Wait, New Revenue Forecast Shows
Blog Post Washington Should Invest in Thriving Communities Instead of Paying Out Special Interest Tax Breaks
Video/Webinar Budget Beat: Senate Republicans’ Education Funding Proposal
Blog Post Senate Republicans’ Plan Doesn’t Amply Fund Schools, Puts Other Programs at Risk
Blog Post A Look at How the Governor’s Budget Invests in Progress
Blog Post Governor Proposes Bold Plan to Invest in Kids, Clean Up Tax Code
Blog Post Slight Boost in Projected Tax Revenues Won’t Fix School Funding Crisis
Blog Post Supreme Court Strikes Down Eyman’s Latest Attempt to Derail Social and Economic Progress