Governor’s forward-thinking budget plan sets the state up for a healthy future
Proposal would add new, progressive revenue to fix perennial budget shortfall
By Kelli Smith - December 15, 2018
New “public charge” proposal would harm Washington families
Federal policy proposal targets immigrants with low incomes and would reverberate across our communities
By Liz Olson - December 05, 2018
Washingtonians should be paid for the hours they work
Proposed updates to state overtime rules will improve work-life balance and increase income
By Liz Olson - November 29, 2018
Current revenue sources coming up short of what our communities need
To fund thriving communities, lawmakers will have to raise new revenue in the next legislative session
By Kelli Smith - November 20, 2018
It’s time to move Washington state forward
With the elections over, lawmakers need to focus on investing in thriving communities
By Misha Werschkul - November 07, 2018
Child savings accounts are a healthy investment
Policymakers can strengthen the well-being of Washingtonians by creating a program that helps kids build savings for the future
By Jennifer Tran - October 31, 2018
The 2020 Census is more important to Washington than you think
Why an accurate Census is critical to our communities and what you can do about it
By Jennifer Tran - October 25, 2018
Families face obstacles to economic security
Policymakers need to take steps to keep families from falling behind while they're working
By Julie Watts - October 23, 2018