By Jim Cline
The latest report of the Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council, provides a mixed picture of economic strength both nationally and locally.
October 17, 2013 by
Latest State Economic and Revenue Report Provides “Mixed Signals”
July 31, 2013 by
Surge in Sales Tax Revenue Presages Improved Negotiation Outlook
By Jim Cline
Recent economic news has been characterized as tepid at best, but the most recent Washington State Department of Revenue report offers one of our clearest recent indicators that a solid economic recovery may be underway, at least in Washington State. The recently released Department of Revenue First Quarter Sales tax numbers show a statewide jump from the preceding 12 months (Quarter 1, 2012) of 8 percent. The City sales tax numbers can be found here. The County numbers can be found here. [Read more…]
April 5, 2013 by
Latest Report of Forecast Council Identifies Mixed Economic Signals
By Jim Cline
The March 2013 report of the Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council identifies the continued mixed economic signals from both the National and State economy. The key findings of the Council for the National economy included:
