Budget & Tax Analysis
Budget & Tax Analysis
The Budget and Policy Center measures how our state is doing across budget areas that include: economic security, education, and early learning. And we assess how state revenue is impacting communities and funding our policy priorities.
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Blog Post Governor’s improvements to state budget would help many Washingtonians
Blog Post New reforms bring balance and equity to state’s tax code and economy
Blog Post Lawmakers act to balance state tax code by passing capital gains tax
Blog Post Pop-up art installation in Olympia supports tax on capital gains
Blog Post House & Senate offer a path to recovery in budget proposals
Fact Sheet Closing the Tax Break on Capital Gains for an Equitable Recovery
Fact Sheet Raising new revenue to invest in communities will spur recovery
Video/Webinar Testimony on Governor’s proposed budget in Senate Ways & Means
Blog Post Governor’s budget a good start, but more must be done to meet urgent need
Chart/Graphic 2021-23 Governor’s budget by funding area
Chart/Graphic Declining investments will exacerbate COVID’s toll on communities
Chart/Graphic Snapshot: Process & Timeline for Budget & Revenue Proposals
Blog Post Dismal economic forecast shows need for bold investments
Blog Post Proposals from state agencies paint devastating picture of all cuts approach
Blog Post Three takeaways from the House and Senate budget proposals
Blog Post Stronger local tools are needed to address homelessness
Blog Post Progressive taxation can advance gender equity
Fact Sheet Our tax code could be a tool for gender equity
Chart/Graphic Upside-down tax code harms women
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