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Archive for May, 2009
Alexander Comments on State Budget
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009
Washington State House Republicans May 19, 2009 Operating budget signed by governor will burden taxpayers Statement from Rep. Gary Alexander, lead Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee House Ways and Means Ranking member Rep. Gary Alexander, R-Olympia, issued the following statement today in response to the Democrat budget signed by Gov. Gregoire: “The Governor and Democrat majority... »
Economists Warn Tax Increases
Tuesday, May 5th, 2009
Olympia – 32 economists have signed an open letter to state elected officials warning that tax increases will damage Washington’s economy and hamper economic recovery. This comes as lawmakers are grappling with a large budget shortfall and are considering tax and fee increases rather than prioritizing spending, which families all across Washington are doing... »
Business QuickFacts
Tuesday, May 5th, 2009
Business QuickFacts Thurston County Washington Private nonfarm establishments, 2006 5,840 1,799,081 Private nonfarm employment, 2006 64,030 24,212,691 Private nonfarm employment, percent change 2000-2006 20.90% 6.8%1 Nonemployer establishments, 2006 13,826 392,470 Total number of firms, 2002 16,065 467,290 Black-owned firms, percent, 2002 0.90% 1.50% American Indian and Alaska Native owned firms, percent, 2002 F 1.20% Asian-owned firms, percent, 2002 4.30% 5.80% Native ... »