Video Explainers
For those who don’t pay attention to state government every day, a multibillion-dollar budget gap can sound quite dire. Have we faced a challenge like this before?
Manageable, or Unchartered Territory, Part 1
When the Governor and the Legislature faced a much more challenging budget problem during the Great Recession, how did they address it?
Manageable, or Unchartered Territory, Part 2
How does the growth of state spending over the years track with the economic fortunes of Washington households? Let’s look at job growth.
State Spending Growth and Public Sector Job Growth
Washington is not in a recession. The economy is booming. So how is there a budget shortfall? Because of a budget crisis? Or budgeting choices?
What Choices Contributed to the Shortfall?
Washingtonians are struggling to keep up with the growth of their household costs, while the fastest growth rate of all has been the growth of state spending.
How Does the State Budget Impact Your Budget?
For the first time in over a decade, Washington lawmakers must decide how to address a gap between incoming taxes and outgoing spending.