EPISODE · May 26, 2026
Washington's Budget Is at Record Highs — Not Shrinking
Ryan Frost of the Washington Policy Center dismantles three progressive studies claiming Washington's budget has shrunk, showing the Near General Fund grew from $31.2 billion to $80.2 billion — 55% above the population-plus-inflation benchmark — while real per-capita state and local revenue climbed 42% since 2005. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-no-washingtons-budget-is-not-shrinking-despite-progressive-claims/ #WashingtonState #StateBudget #TaxPolicy #FiscalPolicy #WashingtonPolitics #Opinion #Olympia #WashingtonPolicyCenter
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Ryan Frost of the Washington Policy Center dismantles three progressive studies claiming Washington's budget has shrunk, showing the Near General Fund grew from $31.2 billion to $80.2 billion — 55% above the population-plus-inflation benchmark — while real per-capita state and local revenue climbed 42% since 2005. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-no-washingtons-budget-is-not-shrinking-despite-progressive-claims/ #WashingtonState #StateBudget #TaxPolicy #FiscalPolicy #WashingtonPolitics #Opinion #Olympia #WashingtonPolicyCenter
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Washington's Budget Is at Record Highs — Not Shrinking
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