Beef has maintained its value because the current national herd is the smallest it has been in more than 70 years because of increased demand and continued high prices. washingtonpolicy.org/publications/d…

The rate started at 0.4% of wages in 2019. It has more than doubled to 0.92% and is projected to climb to 1.13% next year. washingtonpolicy.org/publications/d…

One thing that stands out is how the legislature too often funded political priorities instead of essential services. As the documents reveal, the budget dramatically increased spending on salaries and compensation, while cutting funding for many critical programs.

When Governor Ferguson declares "There is no better place anywhere in the United States for this innovation than right here in the Northwest," one wonders if he's aware of Washington's plummet in business friendliness from 6th in the nation to 45th. washingtonpolicy.org/publications/d…

This comment from Bill Gates about climate spending is spot on. It is a point we have made repeatedly about climate spending in Washington state - there is little effort or concern about whether the billions we have spent are effective or the top priorities. #waleg

Dear Governor Bob Ferguson, Joe Nguyễn & WA Department of Ecology Please, please, please...listen to Bill Gates and start prioritizing state climate spending based on impact. Washington has wasted too much money on failed projects that do nothing for the planet. Love, Todd #waleg

The state budget currently funds local climate plans at over 22 million dollars, but didn't spend less than one third for the Department of Corrections to track down individuals with outstanding warrants. youtu.be/RRDc8n8rIHk

Can we be done with light rail? It's too expensive to keep building. Charles Prestrud with the Washington Policy joined us to pitch a way, way better idea. KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM🎙

Washington Policy Center is taking the month of November to reflect and to thank you. Each week until Giving Tuesday on December 2nd, we’ll be sharing a personal message from one of our policy experts, a behind-the-scenes glimpse into what this year has meant for our team, our

Washington Policy Center is taking the month of November to reflect and to thank you. Each week until Giving Tuesday on December 2nd, we’ll be sharing a personal message from one of our policy experts, a behind-the-scenes glimpse into what this year has meant for our team, our

Connecting Americans with how their food is made is a critical piece of good agriculture policy. Lays recently announced that 42 percent of consumers did not know that chips were made of real potatoes. washingtonpolicy.org/publications/d…

Amazon is shifting thousands from Seattle's high taxation hostile business environment to Bellevue campuses, consolidating Eastside growth while Seattle's payroll shrinks. Estimates show the move will cost Seattle $6–12 million annually in lost payroll-expense tax alone.

Age-verification requirements in laws intended to protect children are not only ineffective in practice but also place users who were not previously at risk in a position where their personal data are more vulnerable than before. washingtonpolicy.org/publications/d…