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The Brookings Institution: No wage stagnation in “advanced industries”
March 13, 2015As we noted earlier, the state economy appears to be on a positive growth track, with revenues and migration into the state increasing. That's consistent with the story of the national recovery. But a…Read more
Slight bump in revenue collections, recovery here still on track
March 13, 2015The Economic and Revenue Forecast Council's March 11 update contained some good news for the state. In the last three months the Washington economy added 31,600 jobs, a very strong 4.1% rate of growt…Read more
State Senate passes bill to include student performance in teacher evaluations, regain NCLB waiver
March 12, 2015Washington last year became the first state to lose its No Child Left Behind (NCLB) waiver as a result of failing to include student test scores in teacher and principal evaluations. The Senate has ac…Read more
Senate passes key workers’ compensation reform
March 12, 2015The state Senate has passed ESB 5513, allowing workers aged 40 and above to enter into structured settlements of workers' compensation claims. The Associated Press reports, The chamber passed Senate…Read more
Keep transportation bill moving
March 11, 2015More editorial board voices are being raised to support swift action on the comprehensive transportation package adopted by the state Senate. The Yakima Herald-Republic writes: The Senate has sent o…Read more
Taxes influence behavior – evidence from cigarettes
March 11, 2015Here's something that's easily overlooked. When sin taxes get too high, sinners figure out a way to beat the system. Melissa Santos writes in The News Tribune about cigarette taxes. Washington state…Read more
