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Opinion: New Report – Washington's income tax to cost thousands of jobs and slow the economy
A new WPC and Buckeye Institute report finds Washington's 9.9% income tax could mean 6,100 fewer jobs annually.
Opinion: Is McCleary really to blame for Washington’s budget woes?
…e 2019, accounting for nearly three-quarters of total state budget growth.
City manager submits recommended 2027/28 biennial budget to Vancouver City Council
Vancouver's recommended 2027/28 budget totals $2.3 billion, including $706.4 million in capital investments.
With tax receipts flat, budget hurdles remain for WA leaders
Washington's new 9.9% high-earner income tax is now forecast to bring in $9.4 billion in 2029-31, but a ballot initiative could repeal it first.
Milestone for La Center as ground is broken on Downtown 2.0 project
…ion funding gap despite receiving $400,000 in state capital budget support.
VIDEO: Unfunded and over budget – The $15 billion gamble on I-5 bridge project
Phase one of the I-5 bridge project lacks $1.4 billion in funding, yet both states say they must proceed to avoid losing federal dollars.
Opinion: Two lies and a truth about Oregon Transportation Finance
Cortright argues ODOT systematically low-balls cost estimates and blames legislators and communities for overruns it caused.
Washington Rep. John Ley warns ballooning bridge budget needs reality check
Rep. John Ley says the IBR ballooned from a $44M contract to a $13B–$15B project, with phase one still $2.2B short.
Opinion: Washington’s ‘regressive’ tax debate ignores where people and money are moving
…ton Policy Center's Ryan Frost argues the state's operating budget rose from $33.6B to $80.2B, driving new taxes and worsening competitiveness.
Opinion: The Seattle Times editorial board makes excuses for the budget failures it condemns
Ryan Frost argues the Seattle Times editorial board's own prior warnings undercut its case for preserving Washington's new income tax.
Battle Ground schools approve budget with $14 million gap
Battle Ground Public Schools approved a $227M budget relying on reserves to cover a $14M shortfall in its first full year without levy funds.
Opinion: Six charts that explain Washington’s budget problem
Washington spending grew 148% from 2013 to 2025, outpacing 112% revenue growth and population plus inflation by 77%.