EOOlympia: Washington, Idaho Revenue Tumbles

Compared to the same quarter last year, it’s even bleaker. Washington’s July-Sept tax collections compared to the same period last year are down a startling 11.3 percent. This after quarter upon quarter of more-money-than-expected good news for budget writers in 2006 and 2007. Idaho’s not much better, coming in third worst on the list, down 9.3 percent from last year. (Tennessee’s second, if you’re keeping score)/ Rich Roesler , Eye On Olympia. More here .