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Featured Research

Three takeaways from the House budget proposal
Blog Post
Funding for 2020 census outreach is imperative
Blog Post
Taxing capital gains helps repair economic racism
Blog Post
Balance the Tax Code with the Working Families Tax Credit
Fact Sheet
Closing the Tax Break on Capital Gains
Fact Sheet

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"Want to save small businesses? Fix WA's tax code"
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"Can Washington state tax capital gains?"
KUOW: The Record
"March 28 conversation on the House budget proposal"
TVW: The Impact
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Schmudget Blog

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Why are lawmakers being shortsighted with community investments?
Wrong-headed ‘austerity mindset’ won’t build a strong foundation for the future

By Misha Werschkul - April 18, 2019
Washington is close to making history on long-term care

By Liz Olson - April 16, 2019
Taxes make health happen

By Margaret Babayan - April 15, 2019
Senate leaders push for a better tax code

By Andy Nicholas - April 11, 2019
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