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27th of January 2017

InFocus Podcast: Washington businesses pay 58% of state & local taxes, plus more


30th of September 2016

Growth Management Act: Time for a change?

On Sept. 20, the state House Local Government Committee held a work session in Olympia to review the Growth Management Act, Washington's comprehensive land-use planning law which has been in effect for 25 years. It was part of a larger effort by the committee to consider changes to the law. At this meeting, the topics […]


6th of July 2016

New Special Report: The Growth Management Act at 25 Years

Today we're releasing our Special Report on the Growth Management Act (GMA), Washington's comprehensive land-use law, which was fully enacted 25 years ago. Our report covers the GMA's history and chief components, focuses specifically on how the GMA has worked in two counties, Snohomish and Spokane, and offers recommendations for improving the act. In addition to […]