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New report says Washington leads the nation in evidence-based policymaking

The Pew-MacArthur Results First Initiative, a joint effort of the Pew Charitable Trusts and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, recently named Washington state a leader in evidence-based policymaking. In a report issued just last month, the Results First Initiative singled out Washington (with Utah, Minnesota, Connecticut and Oregon rounding out the top […]

Common Ground podcast: David Postman, Gov. Inslee's Chief of Staff

Policy Today podcast: How is the Growth Management Act working?

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 […]

Policy Today, Common Ground edition: Rep. Norma Smith on reforming state regulations

Policy Today: State agencies need to work on regulatory reform