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Washington - It's That Time of Year Again

The Washington Legislature convenes in mid-January for a short session that should be pretty tame, at least by comparison to last year. The 2003 Legislature…

By Norm Bruns | Updated on September 13, 2002

The Washington Legislature convenes in mid-January for a short session that should be pretty tame, at least by comparison to last year. The 2003 Legislature faced a real challenge: the need to adopt a two-year budget in the midst of a serious economic downturn. It met that challenge without significant tax increases, although it took two special sessions to get the job done.

No comparable difficulties are expected this year. The economy is improving and state tax revenue appears to be strengthening. This year’s adjustments to the biennial budget should be limited to minor tweaking.

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