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State Fact Sheet
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- Children's Dental Campaign
Falling Short on Dental Sealants: Washington
How well is Washington protecting kids from tooth decay? more
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- Fiscal Federalism Initiative
The Impact of the Fiscal Cliff: Washington
Federal and state finances are closely intertwined, and the fiscal cliff’s tax and spending provisions will have consequences for states.
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- Safe Checking in the Electronic Age
Still Risky: Checking Accounts in Washington
Checking accounts, the most widely used financial product in America, contain hidden risks that can harm consumers. Five of the 12 largest banks nationwide offer checking accounts in Washington and hold 51 percent of all deposits in the state. Here’s what consumers in Washington may be paying.
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- States' Fiscal Health
Widening Gap Update: Washington
Washington consistently failed to pay its full annual pension contribution between 2005 and 2010. The system was 95 percent funded in fiscal year 2010 and faced a $3 billion funding gap—the system’s funding level has gradually declined from a high of 126 percent in 2000. Most experts agree that a fiscally sustainable system should be at least 80 percent funded. The state also had a $7 billion bill for retiree health care costs, none of which was funded, well below the 8 percent national average in 2010.
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Time Served in Washington
The average offender in Washington released in 2009 served 2.4 years in custody, 27% more than the average offender released in 1990. more
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Election Websites: Washington
Being Online Is Still Not Enough provides state-by-state reviews and analysis based on detailed criteria of election websites for all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
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- States' Fiscal Health
Measuring Transportation Investments: Washington
A May 2011 report, Measuring Transportation Investments: The Road to Results, found considerable differences among the 50 states and the District of Columbia.
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Children's Dental Health: Washington
Washington meets five of the eight policy benchmarks aimed at addressing children’s dental health. Despite severe dental workforce shortages—35 of the state’s 39 counties do not have enough dentists—the state reduced adult dental services in 2010, further reducing residents’ ability to get regular dental care. more
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The Trillion Dollar Gap: Washington
Washington needs to improve how it manages its long-term liabilities for both pensions and retiree health care and other benefits.
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