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State revenue forecast for 2017-19 budget grows by $288 million

OLYMPIA – Washington’s projected Near General Fund revenue collections for the 2017–19 state budget have increased by about $288 million, according to estimates released today by the Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council.

“The national economic trends we’ve identified in recent forecasts are holding relatively steady, while the state economy is slightly stronger than expected in June” said Steve Lerch, forecast council executive director. “This quarter’s update reflects these modest changes.”

Tax & fee proposals (I-960)

Initiative 960 requires that OFM determine the ten-year cost to taxpayers of any proposed legislation that would raise taxes, impose new fees, or increase current fees and communicate the most up-to-date analysis to each member of the Legislature, the news media, and the public through email.

Q&A about tax and fee proposal notifications

Questions and answers about tax & fee proposal notifcations sent out by OFM as required by I-960.

2017–27 Capital plan

Governor Inslee’s proposed capital budget appropriates over $4 billion (all funds) for state construction projects, grant and loan programs for local governments, and to build and improve K-12 schools and facilities for higher education. An average of 10,628 jobs per year will be created or sustained by the work funded in the capital budget.

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