Want to get the facts on Initiative 1098? Watch this TVW debate, where EOI Policy Director Marilyn Watkins joined Inside Olympia host Austin Jenkins to debate Initiative 1098 with Joe Barer. The debate first aired on 10/7 at 7:00 p.m.…
Want to get the facts on Initiative 1098? Watch this TVW debate, where EOI Policy Director Marilyn Watkins joined Inside Olympia host Austin Jenkins to debate Initiative 1098 with Joe Barer. The debate first aired on 10/7 at 7:00 p.m.…
Over 3 budget years from 2009 to 2011, Washington State has dealt with a $12 billion shortfall between the projected need for public services and state revenues – which have plunged because of the recession. Federal stimulus money and the…
Over 3 budget years from 2009 to 2011, Washington State has grappled with a $12 billion shortfall between the projected need for public services and state revenues – which have plunged because of the recession. Federal stimulus money and the…
Sightline Daily spells out how a recent Seattle Times editorial sows confusion about Initiative 1098: Here’s what the paper says: The new tax created by I-1098 would top out at 9 percent of adjusted gross income, with no deductions. That’s…
Voter, educate thyself! State law mandates that the Office of Financial Management (in consultation with other state offices) develop a fiscal impact statement for every statewide ballot initiative. The analysis of Initiative 1098 has just been released — highlights follow,…
One way to determine how I-1098’s proposed income tax compares to other states is to calculate and compare the effective tax rate for an individual filer at a particular income level, as we’ve already done here. But another way is…
Due to large crowds at the first two public meetings, state officials have decided to move the last two meetings, July 27th in Vancouver and July 29th In Spokane, to larger venues. Officials also shortened presentations by OFM staffers at…
From the Everett Herald: As the recession continues bumping along, tax receipts are continuing to fall behind what’s needed to sustain public investments in education, health care and public safety. The most recent state forecast projects a $3 billion revenue…
Last night’s public meeting of Transforming Washington’s Budget in Tacoma had a little something for everyone. Marty Brown, Governor Gregoire’s Budget Director, emceed the event. It began with a short speech from the Governor to outline the purpose of the…
If you can’t attend one of the four upcoming public meetings about transforming Washington’s budget, but you still want to weigh in, you’ve got an option: Go online to submit your best ideas and/or vote yay or nay on others’…
