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.
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