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Report: Washington state behind in early education

KING 5, June 18, 2019

‘Who can afford that?’ Changes at SPSCC’s child care center could end up costing families.

The Olympian, June 18, 2019

Washington lags the country in preschool, and child poverty is growing, new study says

Seattle Times, June 17, 2019

Report: Rapid WA Child Population Growth Draws Need for Support

Public News Service, June 17, 2019

Immediate, widespread support for updating overtime pay rules

The Stand, June 6, 2019

What this year’s state tax reforms say about investing in healthy communities

Seattle Times, May 26, 2019

Letter: Tax credit would give us a boost

The Columbian, April 27, 2019

In a Late Night Vote, Washington Senate Passes One of Several Proposed Progressive Taxes

The Stranger, April 26, 2019

Letter: Support the working-families tax credit

Yakima Herald-Republic, April 22, 2019

Want to save small businesses? Fix WA’s tax code

Crosscut, April 18, 2019

Senate Democrats Introduce a Tax on Wealth Inequality

The Stranger, April 18, 2019

The Big Idea Taking Off With Democrats: A Cost-of-Living Refund

Economic Security Project blog, April 15, 2019

Washington’s tax system disproportionately impacts middle and low-income families. Could state lawmakers change that this year?

The Inlander, April 11, 2019

Federal tax credit for working families doesn’t go far enough. Washington needs own version

Tacoma News Tribune, April 11, 2019

How Democrats stopped worrying and learned to love taxing the rich

The Inlander, April 11, 2019

I’m rich. I should pay more taxes in WA

Crosscut, April 9, 2019

“Fix Our Tax Code Plan” has public hearing

Washington State Wire, April 9, 2019

Vulnerable children need Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

Seattle Times, April 3, 2019

Editorial on capital-gains tax misguided

Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, April 2, 2019

The Record: Can Washington state tax capital gains?

KUOW, March 27, 2019

The Impact: March 27 conversation on the House budget proposal

TVW, March 27, 2019

Bill Looks To Eliminate Disproportionate Impact Of Cuts To Temporary Assistance Programs

Seattle Medium, March 27, 2019

I grew up witnessing how Washington’s tax code hurts families – let’s fix it now

Real Change, March 27, 2019

Surprise! House Dems Propose Incrementalist Budget

The Stranger, March 26, 2019

Washington legislature strips bill of provisions to help Black and Indigenous families in poverty

Real Change, March 20, 2019

Opinion: Enacting the Working Families Tax Credit is good for our communities’ health

International Examiner, March 19, 2019

Opinion: I grew up witnessing how Washington’s tax code hurts families — Let’s fix it

South Seattle Emerald, March 18, 2019

A Tax Policy That’s Actually Good for Real People—Like Students and Immigrant Workers. No, Really.

The Stranger, March 18, 2019

Advocates seek doubling of housing assistance funds

The Daily News of Longview, March 14, 2019

Higher burden on lower income taxpayers in Washington

KING 5, March 14, 2019

Commentary: Working Families Tax Credit will help low-income people make ends meet

Yakima Herald-Republic, March 13, 2019

Bill may pave way to help with rising cost of living

The Columbian, March 13, 2019

Opinion: Punitive WorkFirst Policies Disproportionately Harm Families of Color

South Seattle Emerald, March 12, 2019

Local Democrats support tax credit for low-income families

The Daily News of Longview, March 8, 2019

Jay Inslee’s impact: Mixed results on homelessness on the presidential hopeful’s watch

Real Change, March 6, 2019

Washington should invest in Child Savings Accounts to help bridge income gaps

Seattle Times, March 5, 2019

Budget and policy choices affect community well-being

State of Reform, February 28, 2019

Shawn Vestal: Legislature considers sales-tax refunds for Washington’s poor

Spokesman Review, February 27, 2019

Now Is the Time to Start Yelling About the Capital Gains Tax

The Stranger, February 27, 2019

Supporters: Working Families Tax Credit Would Rebalance Wash. Tax Code

Public News Service, February 21, 2019

To break cycle of poverty, struggling families need the state to boost temporary lifeline

Seattle Times, February 20, 2019

Rep. Entenman proposes sales tax break for low- and middle-income families

Auburn Reporter, February 14, 2019

Entenman Bill Would Provide Economic Boost To Low-Income, Working Families

Seattle Medium, February 13, 2019

A bill in the Washington Legislature would give low-income kindergartners $100 for college

The Inlander, February 8, 2019

Democratic Lawmakers Push a Sales Tax Exemption for Low-Income Households

Seattle Met, February 7, 2019

Washington state lawmakers want you to save for college — and they’re willing to help

Northwest News Network, February 6, 2019

Bill Proposes Surcharge for Excessive CEO Pay

Tax Analysts, February 4, 2019

How to pay for a wall?

Real Change, January 30, 2019

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