Significant challenges lie ahead for Governor Christine Gregoire and the 2010 Legislature.  Continued vigilance and leadership will be required to encourage economic recovery and budget sustainability, while also strengthening a foundation of education quality and innovation.  The Roundtable urges lawmakers to:

• Demonstrate fiscal restraint and deliver a balanced, sustainable budget.
• Reduce business costs.
• Prove that Washington is prepared to innovate and improve public education.

Read the entire 2010 Policy Agenda.

The past year has been difficult for Washington state.  Rising unemployment, deteriorating home values and dramatic declines in construction and consumer spending led to substantial reductions in state rax revenues and the largest projected budget deficit in state history.  State lawmakers responded with appropriate caution during the 2009 legislative session. Read the full Chair's Report.

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