A year into the Working Families Tax Credit’s launch, we are seeing impactful results
Combined, the federal EITC and WFTC put an average of almost $3,000 back into the pockets of Washington families and individuals with lower incomes last year
By Leila Reynolds & Tracy Yeung | February 01, 2024
Governor’s proposed supplemental budget focuses on behavioral health and housing resources
Proposal funds some important needs but fails to consider the well-being of everyone in the state
By Kaitie Dong & Evan Walker & Molly Webster & Tracy Yeung | January 18, 2024
SCOTUS decision is great news for Washington state
Statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision not to hear the case to overturn state capital gains tax
January 16, 2024
Expanding the Working Families Tax Credit should start with seniors and young adults
New report shows how young adults, seniors, and low-income adults without kids are left behind by our state tax credit
By Leila Reynolds | January 10, 2024
Press release: Washington state no longer has worst tax code in U.S.
January 09, 2024
Guaranteed basic income is the transformative policy Washington needs
New report shows why Washington state needs to move toward unconditional, unrestricted cash
By Tracy Yeung | January 04, 2024
Data reveals immigrants are vital to Washington’s economy
Lawmakers need to do more to support and protect immigrant workers
By Kaitie Dong | December 14, 2023
Report: Unspent gift card funds should go back to consumers or communities
Corporate loophole in our state’s unclaimed property law has been putting profit over people
By Misha Werschkul | December 12, 2023
Revenue forecast emphasizes need for additional progressive revenue sources
Lawmakers have an opportunity to promote prosperity across the state with a more equitable 2024 supplemental budget
By Molly Webster | November 21, 2023
New data shows direct-cash policies help more people meet basic needs
Updated data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the University of Washington provide a picture of poverty across the state
By Molly Webster | November 14, 2023
Lawmakers missed opportunities this legislative session to make Washington’s tax code more equitable
Progressive revenue reform stalls in 2023
By Andy Nicholas | June 01, 2023
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
Washington courts shouldn’t be funded off the backs of people who can’t pay fines and fees
Don’t believe false narratives. Fines and fees fund courts, not victim restitution.
By Evan Walker & Melinda Young-Flynn | March 07, 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
Press release: Bill to fix age-based exclusion in state tax credit would help thousands in WA
HB 1075 would increase Working Families Tax credit eligibility by nearly 50%
By Leila Reynolds | January 27, 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