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
Final budget includes some key criminal legal system funding changes
Legislators expand economic and legal security for criminal legal system-impacted people
By Evan Walker | May 24, 2023
State funding for economic security is like a broken record
Despite some increases, legislators continue pattern of failing to meaningfully improve economic security
By Tracy Yeung | May 23, 2023
New taxes on those of us with financial abundance will create a healthier society
State lawmakers missed opportunity to enact equitable estate tax
By Judy Pigott - May 04, 2023
House and Senate budget proposals address criminal legal system impacts
Lawmakers should adopt funding proposals that get us closer to important reforms
By Evan Walker | April 14, 2023
House budget makes a stronger push for economic security than the Senate
Lawmakers should maintain the House’s proposed funding for cash assistance programs
By Tracy Yeung | April 06, 2023
Huge victory for tax justice
Washington State Supreme Court rightly upholds capital gains tax
March 24, 2023
Equitable new revenue is the only path to a just state budget
Revenue forecast shows lawmakers must get serious about raising taxes on ultra-wealthy
By Andy Nicholas | March 21, 2023
It’s well past time to channel more funding to communities
In crafting a budget, state lawmakers must aim higher than the status quo
By Andy Nicholas | February 27, 2023
Legislators must eliminate youth fines and fees
Testimony: Passing SSB 5474 would bring transformative relief to youth legal system
By Evan Walker | February 22, 2023
The Working Families Tax Credit is now open for applications!
Check out our new resources to support the launch of this groundbreaking new tax credit
By Leila Reynolds | February 01, 2023
It’s time to rule: State Supreme Court should uphold commonsense tax
Capital gains tax will support communities across Washington
By Howard Goodfriend - January 26, 2023
Washington Future Fund, or baby bonds, is an important tool to reduce racial wealth inequities
Lawmakers should pass this policy to give babies from families with very little income a start to building wealth
By Tracy Yeung | January 19, 2023
Press release: Capital gains tax is constitutional, and needed, say tax law experts and advocates
Amicus briefs filed today ahead of January state Supreme Court hearing on child care funding
December 12, 2022
Thinking globally, acting locally
Links between economic justice, anti-racist work, and global impact
By Joan Jones, Executive Director of SEIU Washington State Council and Budget & Policy Center board member - November 22, 2022
Workers’ rights advocates in Washington lead the way for the nation
Congress held a field hearing on innovations for workers in Seattle & Washington
By Misha Werschkul | August 12, 2022
Seattle’s millionaires would profit most if schools lose funding from capital gains tax
Repealing capital gains tax would give King County’s uber-wealthy a huge, unnecessary tax break
By Andy Nicholas - July 05, 2022
The Working Families Tax Credit application must prioritize accessibility
Administrative barriers in the application process may prevent families who need the credit most from receiving it
By Leila Reynolds & Emily Vyhnanek - June 29, 2022
Reversing Roe is a setback for reproductive, racial, and economic justice
A healthy society must include abortion access for everyone
June 24, 2022
