State Budget & Revenue
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Chart/Graphic Revenue in our state has not kept pace with growth and community needs
Chart/Graphic Washington state’s inequitable tax code over-relies on people with low incomes
Chart/Graphic Snapshot of how WA taxes the wealthiest much less than national average
Chart/Graphic Map: For wealthiest 1%, WA has 8th lowest tax rate in the country
Chart/Graphic Our communities were better funded by the state budget 30 years ago
Blog Post Gov. Inslee’s final budget is a playbook for how to protect the well-being of people in our state
Blog Post Direct cash can be the foundation for a brighter future
Brief/Report A vision for how direct cash can create an equitable foundation for all
Blog Post State election results reflect Washington’s progressive values
Blog Post Why these ballot initiatives are bad for Washington
Fact Sheet How the capital gains tax is funding communities throughout the state
Fact Sheet Capital gains tax creates jobs, supports economic growth
Blog Post Fines and fees are a harmful and ineffective source of revenue for Washington courts
Fact Sheet Statewide geographic analysis of who pays the capital gains tax by legislative district
Blog Post Statement on new estimates for 2024’s capital gains tax revenues
Fact Sheet Statewide geographic analysis of who pays the capital gains tax by counties
Fact Sheet Three reasons to vote no on Initiative 2109
Fact Sheet Frequently asked questions about the state capital gains tax
Fact Sheet Análisis geográfico estatal por comarcas de quién paga el impuesto de plusvalía (Español)
Fact Sheet Tres razones para votar no a la Iniciativa 2109 (Español)
Fact Sheet Preguntas frecuentes sobre el impuesto de plusvalía (Español)
Blog Post The 2024 legislative session’s small victories
Blog Post Visualizing the Working Families Tax Credit’s first-year impact
Blog Post Legislative budget proposals miss the mark
Fact Sheet Progressive Real Estate Tax proposals will strengthen communities
Blog Post New state revenue forecast shows ongoing need for progressive revenue
Blog Post A year into the Working Families Tax Credit’s launch, we are seeing impactful results
Blog Post Governor’s proposed supplemental budget focuses on behavioral health and housing resources
Blog Post SCOTUS decision is great news for Washington state
Blog Post Expanding the Working Families Tax Credit should start with seniors and young adults
Brief/Report The Working Families Tax Credit should support more low-income households
Blog Post Press release: Washington state no longer has worst tax code in U.S.
Fact Sheet Expand the Working Families Tax Credit: Seniors and young adults need a cash boost
Brief/Report It’s time to close the loophole in Washington’s unclaimed property law
Blog Post Report: Unspent gift card funds should go back to consumers or communities
Blog Post Revenue forecast emphasizes need for additional progressive revenue sources
Chart/Graphic June 2023 Revenue Forecast: Resources still not keeping pace with community needs
Blog Post Lawmakers missed opportunities this legislative session to make Washington’s tax code more equitable
Blog Post Final budget includes some key criminal legal system funding changes
Blog Post State funding for economic security is like a broken record
Brief/Report Building on progress: A snapshot of 2022
Blog Post New taxes on those of us with financial abundance will create a healthier society
Blog Post House and Senate budget proposals address criminal legal system impacts
Blog Post House budget makes a stronger push for economic security than the Senate
Blog Post Huge victory for tax justice
Blog Post Equitable new revenue is the only path to a just state budget
Video/Webinar Testimony in support of technical fixes to Working Families Tax Credit (HB 1477)