New Analysis of Census Bureau Data

New data shows economic growth has made little progress for working families:

It has been four years since the national recession that started and ended in 2001. New data from the Census Bureau gives us an opportunity to compare today's Washington State economy with that of 2000, before the recession.

New Data Provides Insight Into Well-Being of Washingtonians
On Tuesday, August 29^th, the Census Bureau will make available a wealth of new data that will provide information about income, poverty, health insurance, employment, and commuting to work in Washington State. The sheer amount of data as well as the alphabet soup of Census Bureau lingo (PUMA, ACS, ASEC, etc.) can make delving into these data a daunting task.  The Washington State Budget & Policy Center has created a website outlining the key information that policymakers, journalists, and community leaders need to know in order to make use of this data.

Employment Opportunities

Communications Director:

The Washington State Budget & Policy Center (WSBPC) seeks an experienced, effective, and motivated Communications Director to shape and implement the organization’s strategic media and outreach efforts. The focus of these efforts will be on advancing public dialog and public policy on state fiscal issues in Washington State and expanding the organization’s presence in important public debates. To view the full job description click here.