http://www.researchcouncil.org daily 1 2007-01-02T01:05:08Z http://www.researchcouncil.org/publications_container/State%20-%20Local%20Taxes%202005-06.pdf No publisher ksjoblom 2008-05-20T21:37:18Z Publication http://www.researchcouncil.org/publications_container/Seattle%20Tax%20Competitiveness%20Final%20%2812-10%29.pdf The increasing suburbanization of employment presents a fiscal challenge to the City of Seattle. The City gets more than one half of its general tax revenue from taxes paid by businesses, and its business tax rates are significantly higher than the rates levied by suburban jurisdictions. These higher tax rates provide a disincentive to locate jobs in the city. No publisher ksjoblom 2007-12-13T18:09:34Z Publication http://www.researchcouncil.org/publications_container/R-67%20Final.pdf In November, Washington voters will decide whether to approve or reject R-67, a referendum on legislation that would allow policy holders to sue their insurance companies for treble damages whenever a claim has been denied. No publisher ksjoblom 2007-10-23T00:53:35Z Publication http://www.researchcouncil.org/publications_container/Seattle%20Trends%20Final%20%28ii%29.pdf Right now the city is enjoying a boom. If the past is any guide, a bust will surely follow. Restraint today, will reduce the need for more painful cuts when the economy turns. No publisher ksjoblom 2007-10-10T16:10:57Z Publication http://www.researchcouncil.org/publications_container/Business%20Taxes%20Final.pdf Two reports came out this month that illuminate the unique tax structure faced by Washington businesses. These two reports are must reads for anyone interested in understanding how Washington’s tax system helps to shape the state’s business climate. No publisher ksjoblom 2007-03-09T20:56:11Z Publication http://www.researchcouncil.org/publications_container/Connector.pdf This policy brief reviews the original intent of "the connector"--a state-chartered health insurance marketplace--discusses the primary areas of concern with the concept, summarizes the proposal currently under review here in Washington, and describes the main problem that should be addressed before committing our state to this kind of sweeping policy change No publisher ksjoblom 2007-02-26T19:30:12Z Publication http://www.researchcouncil.org/publications_container/cost_to_much_final.pdf Prices are high because government limits the number of permissions to build. No publisher ksjoblom 2007-02-02T04:45:51Z Publication http://www.researchcouncil.org/publications_container/i933_brief_final.pdf "The Property Fairness Initiative" No publisher ksjoblom 2007-02-02T07:03:55Z Publication http://www.researchcouncil.org/publications_container/vashon_pud_brief_ii.pdf A proposal to create a Puublic Utility District will be on the November ballot. No publisher ksjoblom 2007-02-03T20:00:08Z Publication http://www.researchcouncil.org/publications_container/i_937_brief.pdf I-937 will be on the november ballot, No publisher ksjoblom 2007-02-02T07:12:49Z Publication http://www.researchcouncil.org/publications_container/connecting_to_growth_part_two_march_21_2006.pdf This brief discusses policy changes and specific revenue mechanisms that could create additional funding for the infrastructure needed to support the growth that will head our way in the next decades. No publisher ksjoblom 2007-02-03T03:53:13Z Publication http://www.researchcouncil.org/publications_container/health_care_cost_pb_0604_final.pdf This brief documents the role of various services in the overall growth of health care spending. No publisher ksjoblom 2007-02-03T04:21:46Z Publication http://www.researchcouncil.org/publications_container/pb_200511_v4.pdf By capping noneconomic damages and encouraging mediation and arbitration in place of litigation, I-330 should modestly restrain the cost of malpractice insurance. On the other hand, I-336’s three-strikes provision should increase plaintiffs’ leverage, increasing the size of negotiated settlements and ultimately the cost of malpractice insurance. No publisher ksjoblom 2007-02-03T20:21:18Z Publication http://www.researchcouncil.org/publications_container/pb_0504_final.pdf Under a pay or play scheme, those businesses that did not provide employees a rich plate of health care benefits would be taxed to support the state’s basic health plan. The result would be a substantial payroll tax on some state businesses, raising their costs and hurting the overall competitiveness of the state’s economy. No publisher ksjoblom 2007-02-03T20:51:04Z Publication http://www.researchcouncil.org/publications_container/HCPayPlayBrief.pdf The pay or play system of health insurance would impose a substantial payroll tax on some state businesses, raising their costs and hurting the overall competitiveness of the state’s economy. No publisher carolynn 2007-04-03T16:20:19Z Publication