Millionaires Tax is a major step toward economic justice in Washington state
Statement from Executive Director Eli Taylor Goss
February 03, 2026
Governor makes large-scale program cuts in proposed supplemental budget
While his long-term revenue proposal is great news, our state needs revenue sooner to prevent harmful cuts
By Mia Shigemura | January 22, 2026
An opportunity economy requires bold choices from state lawmakers
Commentary from the directors of the Budget and Policy Center and the Economic Opportunity Institute
By Eli Taylor Goss and Rian Watt - January 08, 2026
Our 2026 legislative agenda leads with equity
Progressive revenue will be key to protect lifeline programs from proposed cuts
By Evan Walker | January 07, 2026
Revenue not keeping pace with economic growth. Lawmakers need to be bold.
Statement from Executive Director Eli Taylor Goss on the revenue forecast
September 24, 2025
Lifting people out of poverty so they can meet their basic needs requires progressive revenue
New U.S. Census Bureau data show Washington’s poverty rate has not improved since 2018
By Tracy Yeung | September 19, 2025
What the harmful Republican megabill means for people and families in Washington
State lawmakers must step up to protect communities from sweeping federal cuts
By Emily Vyhnanek & Tracy Yeung & Leila Reynolds | September 04, 2025
How the harmful Republican megabill benefits the wealthy at the expense of working families, rural communities, and immigrants
Congressional lawmakers cut Medicaid and food assistance to provide tax breaks for the wealthy