Schmudget Blog

Our Op-Ed in the Everett Herald: How We Can Rebuild

Posted by Tara Lee at May 03, 2011 12:10 PM |

As the Special Session continues in Olympia, there is uncertainty about the direction of our state. What would an all-cuts budget do to our public structures? Will our elected officials choose to take a balanced approach, one that includes new revenues?

As we noted in an Op-Ed in The Everett Herald on Sunday, we must begin now to enact policy changes that will help us recover and ensure our state's future growth and prosperity. Together we must pursue forward-looking strategies and investments that will make our state stronger, ensure a stable recovery, and prepare us for any future economic downturns.

Read the Op-Ed here.  

Check out our new Framework for Prosperity website. This tool provides a common sense, vision-based approach that includes measuring our progress toward key public priorities and securing our fiscal future through long-term reforms.

Document Actions


KIDS-COUNT-in-WA-logo-web-sm-1.jpg

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.

 

HIGHLIGHTS

Watch us on TVW

Our Executive Director Remy Trupin recently appeared on TVW to discuss the 2012 Legislative Session, revenue options, and reform.

 Remy TVW


Legislative Testimony

Policy Analyst Andy Nicholas testified on tax policy and revenue trends before a work session of the Senate Ways and Means Committee. Click below.

 Andy testimony






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.

Check out our video

We created a video for our 5th Anniversary that highlights the importance of public investments to education, healthcare, and economic security. Click below.

Video screen shot