May 23, 2014
Where We Stand: The High Technology Tax Laws
By Eric Viola, WCTA Public Policy Analyst Background The Business and Occupation High Technology Tax Credit was enacted in 1994 to support Washington’s fledgling high tech sector.  High tech business in Washington now account for more than a quarter of jobs in the state.  Due in large part to a convergence of funding concerns for […]

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February 12, 2014
WCTA Government Affairs Committee Follow-up
Thanks to all who were able to attend our first meeting and discuss carbon pricing policy.  I was very pleased with the active participation and thought we did a good job of surfacing the pros and cons, as well as identifying other approaches to reducing carbon—and boosting the cleantech sector. The arguments in favor of […]

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