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.
Most Recent
Blog Post Much Work Remains to Be Done to Fund Schools
Blog Post Spread the Word: Tax Dollars Make a Difference
Blog Post Final Budget Responds to Pressing Needs, But Lacks Bold Vision
Blog Post Senate Budget Includes Massive Tax Giveaway to Giant Media Corporations
Blog Post Final Budget Must Offer Solutions, Not Gimmicks, to Strengthen Economy
Blog Post Senate Budget Misses Opportunity to Invest in Washington’s Economy
Blog Post Essential Revenue Reforms Lose Out to Short-Term Needs in House Budget
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