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