Announcing the Budget and Policy Center’s new executive director!
Eli Taylor Goss will be our organization’s next leader
November 14, 2024
Direct cash can be the foundation for a brighter future
New report lays out principles for designing and improving direct cash programs
By Tracy Yeung & Leila Reynolds | November 13, 2024
State election results reflect Washington’s progressive values
People-powered movements to support a brighter future were resoundingly successful
By Melinda Young-Flynn & Emily Vyhnanek | November 07, 2024
Why these ballot initiatives are bad for Washington
We must reject efforts to undo progress advocates have made to build a better state
By Iana Mae Abinales & Melinda Young-Flynn | October 23, 2024
Healthy home repairs are a comprehensive solution for housing, health, and the environment in Washington
Lawmakers must provide consistent funding for healthy home repairs
By Kaitie Dong & Lindsey Schromen-Wawrin - | July 30, 2024
The IRS Direct File program presents an opportunity to make sure fewer people miss out on their Working Families Tax Credit
A small investment in this federal tax filing program would make claiming the Working Families Tax Credit virtually automatic
By Leila Reynolds | June 12, 2024
Newly arrived refugees and asylum seekers are essential to Washington
Local and state governments must provide them with adequate services and support their integration into our communities and economy
By Kaitie Dong | June 04, 2024
Statement on new estimates for 2024’s capital gains tax revenues
The capital gains excise tax is an essential funding source for early learning and education
By Misha Werschkul | May 22, 2024
The 2024 legislative session’s small victories
The enacted supplemental budget allocates amounts for many of our legislative priorities, although less than needed
By Molly Webster | April 04, 2024
Visualizing the Working Families Tax Credit’s first-year impact
The successes and shortcomings of Washington's state tax credit in 2023
By Molly Webster | March 11, 2024
Legislative budget proposals miss the mark
Lawmakers fail to include funding to promote economic justice
By Molly Webster | February 29, 2024
New state revenue forecast shows ongoing need for progressive revenue
Modest increase in revenue doesn’t keep up with community needs
By Molly Webster | February 15, 2024
A year into the Working Families Tax Credit’s launch, we are seeing impactful results
Combined, the federal EITC and WFTC put an average of almost $3,000 back into the pockets of Washington families and individuals with lower incomes last year
By Leila Reynolds & Tracy Yeung | February 01, 2024
SCOTUS decision is great news for Washington state
Statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision not to hear the case to overturn state capital gains tax
January 16, 2024
Expanding the Working Families Tax Credit should start with seniors and young adults
New report shows how young adults, seniors, and low-income adults without kids are left behind by our state tax credit
By Leila Reynolds | January 10, 2024
Guaranteed basic income is the transformative policy Washington needs
New report shows why Washington state needs to move toward unconditional, unrestricted cash
By Tracy Yeung | January 04, 2024
Data reveals immigrants are vital to Washington’s economy
Lawmakers need to do more to support and protect immigrant workers
By Kaitie Dong | December 14, 2023
Report: Unspent gift card funds should go back to consumers or communities
Corporate loophole in our state’s unclaimed property law has been putting profit over people
By Misha Werschkul | December 12, 2023
Revenue forecast emphasizes need for additional progressive revenue sources
Lawmakers have an opportunity to promote prosperity across the state with a more equitable 2024 supplemental budget
By Molly Webster | November 21, 2023
New data shows direct-cash policies help more people meet basic needs
Updated data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the University of Washington provide a picture of poverty across the state
By Molly Webster | November 14, 2023
