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 This Session, Let’s Make Shared Prosperity the Top Priority
Blog Post Investment in Washington State Residents And Communities Still Far Below Needs
Blog Post Progress in Focus: Declining Economic Security Is a Big Threat for Washingtonians
Blog Post Final Budget: Hits and Misses
Blog Post Senate Revenue Plan Won’t Sustain Investments
Blog Post Threats of Shutdown Don’t Have to Become the New Normal
Blog Post New House Budget Nixes Best Plan for Sustainable, Equitable Revenue
Blog Post Help for Struggling Families: A Disappearing Act
Blog Post Slightly Curbed House Budget Still Sets Sights on Long-Term Investments
Blog Post Senate Budget Still Scraping By, Not Considering Long View
Blog Post Progress in Focus: Moving Toward a Healthier Environment
Blog Post College Unaffordability Is Hurting the “Public” in Public Universities
Blog Post Legislators Still Have Time to Advance Racial Equity This Year
Blog Post Progress in Focus: To Create Better Jobs, Invest in Workers
Blog Post During Special Session, Lawmakers Must Take Long View in Budget Talks
Blog Post Progress in Focus: More Funding for Education Means Better Opportunities for Students
Blog Post Local Levies Can’t Fund Statewide Education
Blog Post Ten Ways Senate Budget Holds Back Progress
Blog Post Senate Budget Falls Short
Blog Post A Statement About the Senate Budget
Blog Post Creating an Equitable Future for Black Washingtonians
Blog Post House Budget Proposal Prioritizes Funding for Education
Blog Post Washington State Lagging in Key Measures of Progress