When Washington’s tax on CO2 emissions dropped significantly last month, I predicted that gas prices would decline compared to neighboring states. I tweeted:“Well, with such a large decline - 20 cents per gallon - we can see…
Washington would have 6,100 fewer jobs and 1,400 fewer new businesses annually. Washington's economic growth will slow. The report estimates the tax could reduce new employer businesses by 11.9%, which is about 1,400…
Key TakeawaysWashington would have 6,100 fewer jobs and 1,400 fewer new businesses annually. Washington's economic growth will slow. The report estimates the tax could reduce new employer businesses by 11.9%, which is…
During a recent debate on repealing the state income tax, opponents of I-645 claimed that the state budget's rapid expansion is driven by the Supreme Court’s McCleary decision. K–12 funding has grown rapidly since that…
On Sept. 17, the Washington Supreme Court struck down Initiative 2066, the 2024 measure protecting residents' access to natural gas. The reasoning in that 6-3 decision, written by Chief Justice Debra Stephens over a…
Congress is taking another crack at removing regulatory barriers to America’s nuclear energy industry, but the latest slate of bills still has a long way to go before reaching President Donald Trump’s desk.The House Committee…
Over the past two decades, Washington’s economy has grown rapidly under a tax system without a broad-based personal income tax. People and employers moved here, the economy exploded, and state tax collections climbed. Every…
Washington’s budget problem is usually described by the majority party and other supporters of tax increases as a shortage of revenue. The evidence shows something different, as even rapid revenue growth and billions in new…
Danny Westneat’s recent Seattle Times column calls out Washington’s “No. 1” ranking for corporate tax breaks, fixating on Microsoft’s $18.7 billion federal income-tax reduction and Amazon’s $17.4 billion figure as evidence of…
A recent Budget & Policy Center (BPC) article by Emily Vyhnanek (August 13, 2026) argues that “millionaire tax flight”, caused by the capital gains and income tax legislation is a false narrative. The article claims that…
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