Two More Town Halls

Public sector cuts are holding back economic recovery in Washington (Friday February 3, 2012 - Washington Policy Watch)
The latest economic forecast for Washington state, issued by Washington’s soon-to-be-former Chief Economist Arun Raha, shows we may be beginning to d..

Weekend Reading 2/3/12 (Friday February 3, 2012 - The Daily Score blog - Sightline Daily)
Eric dP: My top recommendation this week is the Boston Globe's first-rate photo essay on the global coal industry . I got some laughs from Local Brew..

Research shows paid family leave not only better for families and workers – it's better for business too (Friday February 3, 2012 - Washington Policy Watch)
Several states have adopted paid family leave policies as an important protection for the economic security of working families. After New Jersey imp..

Video: Economist Jared Bernstein Explains Capital Gains Taxes (Thursday February 2, 2012 - schmudget)
Looking for a quick explanation of national capital gains tax policy? The video below features Economist Jared Bernstein, former Chief Economist and ..

On the ground: What life is like at minimum wage in Washington (Thursday February 2, 2012 - Washington Policy Watch)
When you earn minimum wage, this is a serious pay cut. Despite sound economic research showing that good base wages have positive effects on business..

New Bill Would Enhance Tax Break Accountability (Thursday February 2, 2012 - schmudget)
A new bipartisan bill was introduced this morning that would apply renewal dates to more than 300 special tax breaks that are on books in our state.&..

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