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.
Most Recent
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
Blog Post Carbon Program Revenues Should Invest in Working Families Tax Rebate
Blog Post Invest in TANF to Help Strengthen Families
Blog Post Why Passing the Family Unity Act Is a Good Idea for Washington State
Blog Post The Economic Contributions of Immigrants in Washington State
Blog Post New Data Shows Social Programs Lifted 241,000 Kids Out of Poverty in Washington
Blog Post Revenue Is Projected to Increase, But Not by Enough