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
Governor seeks big boost for affordable housing and environmental protection in proposed 2023-25 budget
Funding for most other community priorities would be maintained
December 14, 2022
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
State Supreme Court made right move on rulemaking for Washington state’s capital gains tax
Statement by Budget & Policy Center's Executive Director
By Misha Werschkul | November 30, 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
Advocates won key changes to the Working Families Tax Credit application process
Some administrative barriers remain, especially for ITIN filers
By Leila Reynolds | November 16, 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