Five essential truths about our state tax code
By Melinda Young-Flynn - April 12, 2018
Washington state must ensure kids are on the path to a healthy life
By Jennifer Tran - April 11, 2018
Kids of color are leading the way into a more racially diverse state
Threats to food assistance in Farm Bill could harm thousands of Washington households
By Misha Werschkul, executive director, and Hana Jang, Narver fellow - April 05, 2018
Final budget brings momentous victories for communities, but property tax cuts will come at a cost
By Kelli Smith - March 14, 2018
In final budget, lawmakers should take the best from House and Senate proposals
By Kelli Smith - February 23, 2018
House budget smartly proposes capital gains tax, but ignores Supreme Court’s order to fund schools this year
By Misha Werschkul - February 20, 2018
Senate budget proposal makes key necessary investments, but paying for tax cuts with rainy day funds would undercut state’s long-term fiscal health
By Misha Werschkul - February 19, 2018
Our testimony on House Bill 2967 and the need to close the capital gains tax break
February 16, 2018
State’s strong bump in projected revenue will allow lawmakers to devote more funding to schools
By Kelli Smith - February 15, 2018
President Trump’s budget won’t strengthen the economy. It will harm Washington state
By Misha Werschkul - February 12, 2018
Lawmakers must reinvest in WorkFirst to restore the promise of basic support to families facing poverty
By Julie Watts - January 30, 2018
State legislators should focus on advancing shared prosperity during 2018 legislative session
By Misha Werschkul - January 05, 2018
Governor’s proposal to salvage community investments shows need for systemic tax reform
By Kelli Smith and Andy Nicholas - December 15, 2017
An inclusive economy is essential for all Washingtonians, our economy, and the future progress of our state
By Jennifer Tran, Kelli Smith, Julie Watts, Melinda Young-Flynn - December 13, 2017
Washington’s Representatives must reject tax bill that would devastate the middle class and our state economy
By Misha Werschkul - December 02, 2017
Governor’s initiative on economic security is a big win for Washington’s families
By Julie Watts - November 29, 2017
State Revenue Projections Show Legislators Need to Do More in 2018 to Fulfill their Obligations to Communities
By Kelli Smith - November 20, 2017
Supreme Court’s McCleary Decision Shows that Lawmakers Should Clean Up Tax Code to Invest in Schools
By Misha Werschkul - November 15, 2017
Three Reasons Why the House GOP Tax Plan is Bad for Washington State
By Kelli Smith - October 30, 2017
KIDS COUNT: Barriers to opportunity prevent children of color and immigrant children from reaching their full potential
By Jennifer Tran - October 24, 2017
Trump-GOP’s Tax Plan Will Give Wealthiest 1 Percent of Washingtonians Even More Preferential Treatment
By Kelli Smith and Andy Nicholas - October 11, 2017
Big Boost in Resources for Schools, But Revenue Still Stuck at Recession Levels
By Andy Nicholas and Kelli Smith - September 21, 2017
New Census Numbers: To Build Thriving Communities, Invest in Removing Barriers to Economic Security
By Julie Watts - September 18, 2017