Final budget agreement makes important advances for Washington state
New funding is noteworthy, but budget was clouded by opaque decision-making process
By Tracy Yeung and Andy Nicholas - March 10, 2022
Court decision strikes blow to the well-being of Washington’s kids and families
Ruling won't stand in the way of efforts to create a more just and equitable tax code
By Misha Werschkul - March 01, 2022
WA lawmakers budget for communities’ long-term well-being
State House and Senate budget proposals boost and sustain funding for communities, largely reject calls for wasteful tax cuts
February 21, 2022
Legislators must increase opportunities for legal financial obligations (LFO) relief
Passing HB 1412 would bring LFO relief and advance economic, racial, and legal justice
By Evan Walker - February 18, 2022
Now is the time to invest in community foundations and the people they serve
Lawmakers should build on Governor Inslee’s community funding plan – not siphon resources away from public needs
By Tracy Yeung & Andy Nicholas | February 14, 2022
Reforming Washington’s legal system of fines and fees advances racial and economic justice
New policy brief advances needed reforms to Washington’s harmful reliance on legal system fines and fees
By Evan Walker - January 18, 2022
Governor’s improvements to state budget would help many Washingtonians
Statement from the Washington State Budget & Policy Center
By Tracy Yeung | December 16, 2021
Federal American Rescue Plan dollars can help Washington state invest in people, not policing
New report outlines how lawmakers can make investments in non-police alternatives that strengthen communities
By Tracy Yeung - November 22, 2021