At Washington Policy Center (WPC) our mission is to promote solutions and fact- based dialogue that improve the lives of the people of our state. Working with lawmakers, stakeholders and citizens, we offer high-quality research that promotes free markets and personal empowerment.

Never in our state's history has this been more important. Those of us who call the Evergreen State home are proud of its vibrant history of innovation and disruption - from manufacturing to technology, consumer goods and even music. Yet, our state now faces severe challenges in student achievement, environmental stewardship and entrepreneurship.

That's why WPC is providing this publication aimed at measuring our state's performance in key areas to jump start conversations about measuring the success or failure of state policies and creating accountability to put us back on the right path. Our vision in developing this research is to help build a thriving Washington state where free-market policies create growth, innovation and opportunity for everyone.

This report is organized by issue, and features commentary from each of our Research Directors who are some of the best minds in the state on these issues. For more information about our methodology, visit washingtonpolicy.org.

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View the Report Here!