Final budget brings momentous victories for communities, but property tax cuts will come at a cost
By Kelli Smith - March 14, 2018
Budget & Tax Analysis, Capital Gains Tax, Legislative Agenda, Property Tax, State Budget & Revenue
In final budget, lawmakers should take the best from House and Senate proposals
By Kelli Smith - February 23, 2018
Budget & Tax Analysis, Capital Gains Tax, State Budget & Revenue
House budget smartly proposes capital gains tax, but ignores Supreme Court’s order to fund schools this year
By Misha Werschkul - February 20, 2018
Capital Gains Tax, State Budget & Revenue, Uncategorized
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
Budget & Tax Analysis, Property Tax, State Budget & Revenue
Our testimony on House Bill 2967 and the need to close the capital gains tax break
February 16, 2018
Budget & Tax Analysis, Capital Gains Tax, Education, State Budget & Revenue
State’s strong bump in projected revenue will allow lawmakers to devote more funding to schools
By Kelli Smith - February 15, 2018
Budget & Tax Analysis, State Budget & Revenue
President Trump’s budget won’t strengthen the economy. It will harm Washington state
By Misha Werschkul - February 12, 2018
Economic Well-Being, Federal Policy, Healthy People & Communities
Lawmakers must reinvest in WorkFirst to restore the promise of basic support to families facing poverty
By Julie Watts - January 30, 2018
Economic Well-Being, Healthy People & Communities, Poverty & Basic Needs