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		<lastmod>2011-06-08T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/washington-fares-poorly-in-new-business-tax-rankings/</loc>
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		<lastmod>2011-05-10T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2011-05-06T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2011-05-02T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/for-human-services-cuts-all-around/</loc>
		<lastmod>2011-04-27T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2011-04-26T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/so-close-and-yet-so-far-away/</loc>
		<lastmod>2011-04-22T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/reforming-public-pensions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2011-04-20T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/senate-ways-means-chairs-budget-plan-cuts-deeper-than-house/</loc>
		<lastmod>2011-04-14T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/house-democrats-budget-plan-is-a-good-starting-point/</loc>
		<lastmod>2011-04-06T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/clarifying-the-role-of-tax-preferences/</loc>
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		<lastmod>2011-04-05T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/march-forecast-revenue-down-uncertainty-up/</loc>
		<lastmod>2011-03-18T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/the-time-has-come-to-fix-workers-compensation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2011-03-08T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/consolidation-versus-specialization-restructuring-the-washington-state-executive-branch/</loc>
		<lastmod>2011-02-28T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/after-supplemental-number-four-2009-11-budget-still-not-balanced/</loc>
		<lastmod>2011-02-25T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/house-passes-incomplete-supplemental-budget/</loc>
		<lastmod>2011-01-27T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/containing-state-health-care-spending-while-improving-outcomes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2011-01-19T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/governor-gregoires-2011-13-budget-proposal/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-12-24T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/governors-proposed-2011-supplemental-budget/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-12-22T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/the-case-for-contracting-out-a-vital-tool-to-help-balance-washingtons-budget-and-improve-public-services/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-12-16T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/in-and-out-second-2010-special-session-lasts-one-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-12-14T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/nine-steps-to-budget-sustainability-in-washington-state/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-11-17T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/charting-a-new-course/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-11-04T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-10-14T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<lastmod>2010-10-13T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/initiative-1107-a-response-to-last-minute-tax-increases/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-10-13T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/now-is-not-the-time-to-raise-taxes-in-seattle/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-10-07T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/i-1098-income-tax-proposal-wrong-diagnosis-wrong-prescription-second-edition/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-10-07T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/referendum-52-505-million-to-fund-energy-savings-at-universities-colleges-and-public-schools/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-09-29T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/initiative-1053-requiring-a-two-thirds-majority-to-increase-taxes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-09-29T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/the-economic-contribution-of-washington-states-petroleum-refining-industry-in-2009/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-16T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/washingtons-business-tax-burden/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-08-12T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/i-1098-income-tax-proposal-wrong-diagnosis-wrong-prescription/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-06-08T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/the-2010-supplemental-budget/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-05-12T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/the-final-legislative-tax-package/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-04-19T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/washingtons-economy-continues-to-lag-the-nation-as-a-whole/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-03-16T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/the-senate-and-house-spending-plans/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-03-11T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/update-on-the-house-and-senate-tax-packages/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-03-10T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/the-house-and-senate-tax-packages/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-03-08T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/legislature-considers-bills-that-would-increase-tort-costs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-03-01T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/governor-gregoires-tax-package/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-02-23T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/house-bill-3176/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-02-12T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/the-economic-contributions-of-data-centers-in-north-central-washington-executive-summary/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-01-21T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/the-economic-contributions-of-data-centers-in-north-central-washington/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-01-21T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/bo-tax-pyramiding-in-petroleum-distribution/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-01-18T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/gregoire-presents-book-2-budget/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-01-15T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/mainstreaming-workers-compensation-reforms-for-2010/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-01-15T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/the-economic-impact-of-hiking-taxes-to-close-the-budget-gap/</loc>
		<lastmod>2010-01-08T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/governor-gregoire-presents-current-revenue-supplemental-budget/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-12-11T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/seven-in-a-row-state-revenue-forecast-reduced-again/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-20T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/washington-life-sciences-economic-impact-study/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-11-06T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/are-we-there-yet-state-revenue-forecast-reduced-again/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-17T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/time-will-tel-voters-to-decide-the-fate-of-initiative-1033/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-09-10T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/seattles-lost-decade-the-city-had-fewer-private-jobs-in-2008-than-in-2000/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-08-10T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/the-economic-contribution-of-washington-states-petroleum-refining-industry-in-2007/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-05-01T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/what-if-boeing-left-washington/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-04-14T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/senate-and-house-budget-proposals-kick-the-gap-forward-to-2011-13/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-04-10T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/biennial-revenue-still-growing-barely/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-03-20T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/washingtons-current-vesting-doctrine-works-well/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-02-04T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/the-economic-and-fiscal-impacts-of-first-time-home-buyers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-02-02T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/flaws-in-economic-modeling-should-be-corrected-before-legislature-approves-cap-and-trade/</loc>
		<lastmod>2009-02-02T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/state-spending-growth-1995-97-to-2007-09/</loc>
		<lastmod>2008-12-16T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/revenue-forecast-cut-by-1-9-billion/</loc>
		<lastmod>2008-11-26T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/keeping-a-lid-on-labor-costs-in-washington/</loc>
		<lastmod>2008-11-25T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/king-countys-2009-budget-turn-over-some-taxing-authority-and-no-one-gets-hurt/</loc>
		<lastmod>2008-11-24T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/recession-looms-for-seattle-city-should-restrain-spending/</loc>
		<lastmod>2008-11-24T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/initiative-985-would-widen-2009-11-general-fund-deficit/</loc>
		<lastmod>2008-10-20T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/make-unemployment-insurance-work/</loc>
		<lastmod>2008-09-22T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/local-government-and-climate-change-effective-local-responses-to-a-global-problem/</loc>
		<lastmod>2008-08-07T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/the-healthcare-spending-squeeze/</loc>
		<lastmod>2008-07-28T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/june-reduction-to-revenue-forecast-widens-2009-11-budget-gap/</loc>
		<lastmod>2008-06-23T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/washington-ranks-18th-highest-in-state-and-local-taxes-per-capita-28th-in-taxes-per-1000-of-income/</loc>
		<lastmod>2008-05-20T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/washington-remains-near-the-top-in-business-tax-burden/</loc>
		<lastmod>2008-05-12T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/recent-trends-in-health-care-spending/</loc>
		<lastmod>2008-04-03T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/house-and-senate-turn-attention-to-the-2008-supplemental-budget/</loc>
		<lastmod>2008-03-10T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/revenue-forecast-lowered/</loc>
		<lastmod>2008-02-19T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/a-citizens-guide-to-property-taxes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2008-01-31T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/2007-buildable-lands-process-part-ii-county-results/</loc>
		<lastmod>2008-01-16T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/2007-buildable-lands-process-part-i-an-improving-but-still-imprecise-tool/</loc>
		<lastmod>2008-01-15T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/governor-gregoires-supplemental-budget-would-boost-spending-by-234-million/</loc>
		<lastmod>2008-01-14T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/seattles-business-taxes-are-a-competitiveness-issue/</loc>
		<lastmod>2007-12-10T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/gregoire-calls-special-session-to-refly-i-747/</loc>
		<lastmod>2007-11-28T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/referendum-67-would-allow-punitive-damages-in-insurance-lawsuits/</loc>
		<lastmod>2007-10-22T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/recent-fiscal-trends-for-the-city-of-seattle/</loc>
		<lastmod>2007-10-10T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/fasten-your-seatbelts/</loc>
		<lastmod>2007-10-09T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/simple-majority/</loc>
		<lastmod>2007-10-05T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/looking-forward-to-a-rainy-day-in-november/</loc>
		<lastmod>2007-09-28T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/supreme-court-rejects-bid-to-quash-initiative-960-measure-moves-to-the-november-ballot/</loc>
		<lastmod>2007-09-11T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/senate-and-house-head-towards-a-compromise-budget/</loc>
		<lastmod>2007-04-17T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/trends-in-state-spending/</loc>
		<lastmod>2007-03-29T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/two-new-reports-on-business-taxes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2007-03-09T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/one-thing-you-can-count-on-in-olympia-is-a-rainy-day/</loc>
		<lastmod>2007-03-01T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/building-us-up-for-a-fall-construction-and-state-tax-revenue/</loc>
		<lastmod>2007-02-27T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/connecting-with-health-care/</loc>
		<lastmod>2007-02-26T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/gain-sharing-pain-sharing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2007-02-22T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/property-tax-bills-before-the-2007-legislature/</loc>
		<lastmod>2007-02-12T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/streamlined-sales-tax-once-again-before-legislature/</loc>
		<lastmod>2007-01-23T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/the-economic-contribution-of-washington-states-petroleum-refining-industry-in-2005/</loc>
		<lastmod>2007-01-12T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/governor-gregoire-proposes-2007-09-budget-with-1-2-billion-structural-deficit/</loc>
		<lastmod>2007-01-03T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/why-homes-in-washington-cost-too-much/</loc>
		<lastmod>2006-11-28T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/national-health-care-and-insurance-trends/</loc>
		<lastmod>2006-11-17T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/restoring-the-general-fund-in-2007/</loc>
		<lastmod>2006-11-17T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/death-and-taxes-i-920-goes-to-voters/</loc>
		<lastmod>2006-10-13T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/i-933-regulating-regulatory-takings/</loc>
		<lastmod>2006-10-10T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/vashon-to-vote-on-pud/</loc>
		<lastmod>2006-10-03T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/state-efforts-to-expand-access-to-health-care/</loc>
		<lastmod>2006-09-22T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/national-health-care-and-insurance-trends-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2006-09-20T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/workers-compensation-2006/</loc>
		<lastmod>2006-09-20T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/infrastructure-in-washington-growth-and-change/</loc>
		<lastmod>2006-09-07T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/initiative-937-tilting-towards-windmills/</loc>
		<lastmod>2006-08-29T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/consolidating-gains-in-a-transitional-economy/</loc>
		<lastmod>2006-08-16T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/can-we-afford-their-retirement/</loc>
		<lastmod>2006-07-03T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/fully-recognizing-the-benefits-of-retirement/</loc>
		<lastmod>2006-04-05T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/on-the-importance-of-being-educated/</loc>
		<lastmod>2006-03-24T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/infrastructure-in-washington-letting-growth-pay-for-growth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2006-03-21T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/initiative-targets-transportation-fees/</loc>
		<lastmod>2006-03-15T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/infrastructure-in-washington-connecting-to-growth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2006-03-14T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/house-supplemental-budget-has-familiar-look/</loc>
		<lastmod>2006-02-23T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/senate-budget-not-quite-restrained-enough/</loc>
		<lastmod>2006-02-21T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/public-retirement-program-brain-drain-vs-retire-rehire/</loc>
		<lastmod>2006-02-17T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/king-county-wages/</loc>
		<lastmod>2006-02-02T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/contracting-unfulfilled-promise-of-personnel-reform/</loc>
		<lastmod>2006-02-02T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/misguided-pension-benefit-may-cost-billions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2006-01-27T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/diagnosing-health-care-spending-growth/</loc>
		<lastmod>2006-01-20T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/ways-to-boost-housing-supply-local-actions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2006-01-03T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/ways-to-boost-housing-supply-state-actions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2006-01-03T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/housing-supply-the-quiet-job-killer/</loc>
		<lastmod>2006-01-02T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/gregoire-presents-budget-plan-legislature-must-protect-reserves/</loc>
		<lastmod>2005-12-29T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/buildable-lands-process-flawed/</loc>
		<lastmod>2005-11-29T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/housing-for-economic-development/</loc>
		<lastmod>2005-11-22T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/malpractice-at-the-ballot-box-i-330-vs-i-336/</loc>
		<lastmod>2005-10-17T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/hearing-the-call-for-accountability-initiative-900/</loc>
		<lastmod>2005-10-11T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/smoking-straitjacket-initiative-901/</loc>
		<lastmod>2005-10-04T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/road-block-initiative-912/</loc>
		<lastmod>2005-09-30T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/the-prescription-for-health-care-quality-and-consumer-choice/</loc>
		<lastmod>2005-09-20T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/the-economic-impact-of-physicians-practices-in-washington-state-2003/</loc>
		<lastmod>2005-08-25T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/building-a-budget-for-long-term-stability/</loc>
		<lastmod>2005-08-25T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/hb-2255-repeals-needed-ui-reforms/</loc>
		<lastmod>2005-08-01T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/i-601-the-tie-that-no-longer-binds/</loc>
		<lastmod>2005-07-29T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/another-step-forward-on-transportation/</loc>
		<lastmod>2005-06-21T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/too-little-discipline/</loc>
		<lastmod>2005-03-31T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/washingtons-real-estate-excise-tax/</loc>
		<lastmod>2005-03-30T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/wallowing-in-sin-taxes/</loc>
		<lastmod>2005-03-21T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/pay-or-play-yes-its-a-threat/</loc>
		<lastmod>2005-03-15T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/a-world-of-hurt-medical-costs-squeeze-state-budget/</loc>
		<lastmod>2005-02-28T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/preserve-ui-reform-to-preserve-jobs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2005-02-15T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/into-the-pool-again-after-the-moneys-gone/</loc>
		<lastmod>2005-02-14T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/health-care-mandates-boost-costs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2005-02-08T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/washingtons-infrastructure-needs-governance-and-decision-making/</loc>
		<lastmod>2005-01-26T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/washingtons-infrastructure-needs-innovative-funding-financing-and-management-tools/</loc>
		<lastmod>2005-01-26T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/tax-increases-would-stifle-fragile-recovery/</loc>
		<lastmod>2005-01-21T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/2005-competitiveness-agenda-catching-the-tide/</loc>
		<lastmod>2005-01-01T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/washingtons-infrastructure-needs-current-funding-and-financing-tools/</loc>
		<lastmod>2004-12-22T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/washingtons-infrastructure-needs-plans-funding-and-gaps/</loc>
		<lastmod>2004-12-22T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/sourcing-complicates-tax-simplification/</loc>
		<lastmod>2004-12-10T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/gambling-on-tax-relief/</loc>
		<lastmod>2004-10-12T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/referendum-55-charter-schools/</loc>
		<lastmod>2004-10-01T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/taxing-business/</loc>
		<lastmod>2004-09-01T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/shaping-up-health-care/</loc>
		<lastmod>2004-09-01T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/washington-states-petroleum-refining-industry-economic-contribution/</loc>
		<lastmod>2004-07-29T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/education-initiative-884-short-term-pain-for-long-term-gain/</loc>
		<lastmod>2004-06-22T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/washingtons-high-benefit-high-cost-workers-compensation-system/</loc>
		<lastmod>2004-02-01T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/a-good-index-is-hard-to-find/</loc>
		<lastmod>2003-11-04T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/the-bad-news-is-the-good-news-is-wrong/</loc>
		<lastmod>2003-11-04T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/it-would-be-a-dam-expensive-shame/</loc>
		<lastmod>2003-08-18T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/state-budget-intact-for-now/</loc>
		<lastmod>2003-07-08T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/the-bill-for-boeing/</loc>
		<lastmod>2003-06-23T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/from-9-to-5-transportation-2003/</loc>
		<lastmod>2003-05-16T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/be-wary-of-call-for-exemption-review/</loc>
		<lastmod>2003-04-15T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/with-senate-budget-state-lives-within-its-means/</loc>
		<lastmod>2003-04-07T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/revenue-forecast-reduced/</loc>
		<lastmod>2003-03-20T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/no-rush-to-fund-collective-bargaining-agreement-for-home-care-workers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2003-03-17T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/board-with-drugs/</loc>
		<lastmod>2003-02-17T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/medical-assistance-challenges-policymakers/</loc>
		<lastmod>2003-01-22T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/higher-business-taxes-would-make-washington-less-competitive/</loc>
		<lastmod>2003-01-10T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/governors-budget-sets-priorities-lives-within-means/</loc>
		<lastmod>2002-12-20T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/property-rights-and-the-growth-management-act/</loc>
		<lastmod>2002-12-17T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/the-medical-assistance-challenge/</loc>
		<lastmod>2002-12-13T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/untaxed-and-lightly-regulated/</loc>
		<lastmod>2002-11-14T17:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://researchcouncil.org/publications/initiative-776-30-car-tabs-and-an-attempt-to-derail-sound-transit/</loc>
		<lastmod>2002-10-25T16:00:00+00:00</lastmod>
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