The federal estate tax is an important source of funding for such
essential investments as health care, education, the environment and
national security. It applies to a small number of the wealthiest
estates, affecting only one of every 500 estates around the country.
Even then, they pay on average less than one-fifth of the total value
of the estates. Some proposals before Congress, would likely result in
less equitable taxation or significant cuts to key priorities.
The State of Washington’s Children 2012 is a broad review of how Washington’s 1.5 million kids are faring in tough times. The report is issued by KIDS COUNT in Washington, a new partnership we formed with Children’s Alliance to improve young lives in Washington. Download the report.
B& PC Policy Analyst testifies before Senate Ways & Means
Policy Analyst Andy Nicholas testified on tax policy and revenue trends before a work session of the Senate Ways and Means Committee. Click below.
Listen to us on KUOW
Our Executive Director Remy Trupin was recently on "The Conversation." He discussed our proposal to tax capital gains in Washington state. Listen here.
Budget & Policy Center video
Our new video, which debuted at our 5th Anniversary event in October, highlights the importance of investments to public structures.
Framework for Prosperity
Explore our comprehensive vision for Washington state and solutions to get us there. It has two components: invest in our future prosperity and build a revenue system that works for everyone. Read it here
Watch us on "Inside Olympia"
Executive Director Remy Trupin was on TVW's "Inside Olympia" to discuss how to bridge the state's revenue crisis. "Washingtonians clearly want to retain the things that make us prosperous...If we don't raise revenue now, we won't have those things in the future." Remy's panel starts at minute 29:29. Watch here
We are hiring!
Join our team! We are hiring a Development Manager. More information and job descriptions can be found here.
