At the same time our extensive survey of economic and business indicators led us to report that in many ways, Washington is losing its competitive edge as a state for business location and expansion. Our analysis, available on our web site, identifies the challenges facing business in tax policy, transportation, and affordable housing for employees. The Research Council has also recently released analyses of higher education policy , the effects of new municipal incorporations on the business climate, and public school finance . RC s work influences public and fiscal policy . When making a decision on a complex policy issue, business leaders, policymakers and the public turn to the Research Council for its nonpartisan analysis.
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