Schmudget Blog

The Budget & Policy Center Celebrates 10 Years of Promoting Shared Prosperity

By Melinda Young-Flynn - May 23, 2016

Much Work Remains to Be Done to Fund Schools

By Kelli Smith - May 19, 2016

NEW REPORT: Policymakers must reverse the damage of parental incarceration on kids

By Lori Pfingst - April 25, 2016

Spread the Word: Tax Dollars Make a Difference

By Melinda Young-Flynn - April 18, 2016

Lawmakers Can Prevent Thousands of Washingtonians from Losing Food Assistance

By Elena Hernandez - April 04, 2016

Final Budget Responds to Pressing Needs, But Lacks Bold Vision

By Lori Pfingst, Research and Policy Director, and Elena Hernandez, Policy Analyst - March 30, 2016

Senate Budget Includes Massive Tax Giveaway to Giant Media Corporations

By Andy Nicholas - March 16, 2016

Final Budget Must Offer Solutions, Not Gimmicks, to Strengthen Economy

By Andy Nicholas - March 01, 2016

Senate Budget Misses Opportunity to Invest in Washington’s Economy

February 24, 2016

Essential Revenue Reforms Lose Out to Short-Term Needs in House Budget

By Andy Nicholas - February 22, 2016

Corporate Tax Break Accountability Proposals are Good for Washington’s Economy

By Andy Nicholas - February 19, 2016

Declining Revenue Projections Show It’s Time for Policymakers to Get Serious about Meeting Washington’s Needs

By Andy Nicholas - February 17, 2016

Report: To Create Jobs, Invest in the Success of ‘Home-Grown’ Businesses

February 04, 2016

With I-1366 Ruled Unconstitutional, It’s Time for Lawmakers to Focus on Improving Schools

By Andy Nicholas - January 21, 2016

To Make Our State Better for All Washingtonians, Lawmakers Should Pass Racial Equity Bills

By Elena Hernandez - January 21, 2016

Proposed Two-Generation Legislation is Important Step in Improving Family Economic Security

By Lori Pfingst - January 15, 2016

Raising the Statewide Minimum Wage to $13.50 Would Boost Local Economies

By Misha Werschkul - January 11, 2016

This Session, Let’s Make Shared Prosperity the Top Priority

By Misha Werschkul - January 11, 2016

Keeping the Summit Conversation Going

By Melinda Young-Flynn - January 08, 2016

Investment in Washington State Residents And Communities Still Far Below Needs

By Andy Nicholas - January 08, 2016

Trimming Tax Breaks to Invest in Teachers a Good Start; More Investments Needed to Strengthen Economy

By Andy Nicholas - December 17, 2015

We Need a Two-Generation Approach to End Child Poverty

By Lori Pfingst, research and policy director, & Elena Hernandez, policy analyst - November 25, 2015

November Revenue Forecast: Big Threats Loom to State Economy

By Lori Pfingst - November 20, 2015

Q&A with Executive Director Misha Werschkul

By Melinda Young-Flynn - October 14, 2015