Final budget includes some key criminal legal system funding changes
Legislators expand economic and legal security for criminal legal system-impacted people
By Evan Walker | May 24, 2023
State funding for economic security is like a broken record
Despite some increases, legislators continue pattern of failing to meaningfully improve economic security
By Tracy Yeung | May 23, 2023
New taxes on those of us with financial abundance will create a healthier society
State lawmakers missed opportunity to enact equitable estate tax
By Judy Pigott - May 04, 2023
House and Senate budget proposals address criminal legal system impacts
Lawmakers should adopt funding proposals that get us closer to important reforms
By Evan Walker | April 14, 2023
House budget makes a stronger push for economic security than the Senate
Lawmakers should maintain the House’s proposed funding for cash assistance programs
By Tracy Yeung | April 06, 2023
Huge victory for tax justice
Washington State Supreme Court rightly upholds capital gains tax
March 24, 2023
Equitable new revenue is the only path to a just state budget
Revenue forecast shows lawmakers must get serious about raising taxes on ultra-wealthy
By Andy Nicholas | March 21, 2023
It’s well past time to channel more funding to communities
In crafting a budget, state lawmakers must aim higher than the status quo
By Andy Nicholas | February 27, 2023
Legislators must eliminate youth fines and fees
Testimony: Passing SSB 5474 would bring transformative relief to youth legal system
By Evan Walker | February 22, 2023
The Working Families Tax Credit is now open for applications!
Check out our new resources to support the launch of this groundbreaking new tax credit
By Leila Reynolds | February 01, 2023
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
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
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
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
Seattle’s millionaires would profit most if schools lose funding from capital gains tax
Repealing capital gains tax would give King County’s uber-wealthy a huge, unnecessary tax break
By Andy Nicholas - July 05, 2022
The Working Families Tax Credit application must prioritize accessibility
Administrative barriers in the application process may prevent families who need the credit most from receiving it
By Leila Reynolds & Emily Vyhnanek - June 29, 2022
Reversing Roe is a setback for reproductive, racial, and economic justice
A healthy society must include abortion access for everyone
June 24, 2022
