Reykdal's Budget Claims vs. Washington's Own Data

Washington Policy Center's Ryan Frost examines three statistics Superintendent Chris Reykdal cited on Facebook to argue the state's tax structure, not spending, drives budget problems. Using OFM's own figures, Frost finds real tax burden per resident rose roughly 44% since 2004, the state wage bill grew about 150%, and employee headcount per resident is roughly the same as 20 years ago. https://clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-what-the-states-own-data-says-about-superintendent-reykdals-budget-claims/ #WashingtonState #StateBudget #ChrisReykdal #Opinion #FiscalPolicy #Taxpayers #WashingtonPolicyCenter #GovernmentSpending #Columns #Politics