Sightline Series

I-1033: Eyman's Permanent Recession

The recession has been tough for Northwest families. On top of layoffs and paycuts, falling tax revenue has meant crowding in classrooms, fewer police on the streets, rising university tuition, reduced spending on public health, and other cuts in vital community services. Tim Eyman’s Initiative 1033 in Washington would set these financial hardships in stone. We’ve seen how this kind of move crippled Colorado’s economy. This series takes a close look at the 2009 cuts that would be made permanent in Washington’s communities if I-1033 passes: reduction in programs for our schools, health care, public safety, transportation, and other basic community necessities on which we all rely.

Posts on I-1033: Eyman's Permanent Recession

6. I-1033: Debt and Taxes

Eyman's initiative could mean a bad credit rating for Washington.
on October 15, 2009 at 2:50 pm

5. I-1033: Emptying Our Wallets

Eyman's initiative drives costs up and paychecks down.
on October 14, 2009 at 8:00 am

4. I-1033: Making the Recession Permanent

Cuts to public services could mean real hardships for Washington families.
on October 9, 2009 at 12:00 pm

3. I-1033: A New Low

Ballot measure locks Washington's kids into a permanent recession.
on October 7, 2009 at 5:00 pm

2. I-1033: Let the Bad Times Roll

Initiative 1033 would create a permanent recession.
on September 22, 2009 at 8:25 am

1. I-1033: Here We Go Again?

Washington voters to consider measure limiting state budget growth.
on August 28, 2009 at 3:45 pm