Washington Life Sciences Economic Impact Study
We have just completed an economic impact study of Washington’s life sciences industry. The report is available here.
September 17 , 2009 - Kriss Sjoblom
September Washington State Revenue Forecast
The September forecast reduced combined general fund revenues for the 2007–09 and 2009–11 biennia by $238 million. For the broader near general fund, the reduction was $230 million. Our brief on the forecast is available here.
September 10 , 2009 - Kriss Sjoblom
Initiative 1033
The Research Council’s analysis of Initiative 1033, which will be on the statewide ballot in November, has been posted here. The initiative would establish limits on the annual growth in revenue deposited in state, county and city general funds. Revenues above the limit would be rebated through property tax reductions.