State budget writers got a bit of happy news this morning when the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council reported they expect $231 million more in revenue that previously projected. Add…
State revenues are growing with the economy
Statement from House Majority Leader Pat Sullivan on today’s revenue forecast:
“This is good news, of course. It shows that our state’s economy is rebuilding and that consumers are starting to buy more products. “But it certainly doesn’t solve all our…
It doesn’t have to be this way
In my latest video update I discuss the special session budget stalemate. House Democrats, understanding the importance of passing a budget that fully funds education, recently released a new compromise…
Shutdown casualty: law and order
State government officials are scrambling this week to figure out what will happen if there is no budget in place when the new fiscal year starts July 1. It’s not…
Rep. Sharon Wylie’s letter in the Columbian: LEGISLATURE’S DUTY IS CLEAR
Most people agree that it is the job of state government to educate our children and build infrastructure that strengthens our economy. As a representative of the 49th District, I…