Now is the time to invest in the health of Washington’s people and communities
Our new brief offers state policy recommendations for the COVID-19 recovery
By Margaret Babayan - July 22, 2020
Washington state’s essential workers deserve relief & real protections
Black, Latinx, immigrant, & women workers are keeping our communities afloat
By Liz Olson - July 20, 2020
Dismal economic forecast shows need for bold investments
Cutting public supports will only make things worse
By Andy Nicholas - June 18, 2020
Washington lawmakers: Invest in communities, don’t make knee-jerk cuts
We call on leaders to respond wisely to this economic crisis
June 17, 2020
Proposals from state agencies paint devastating picture of all cuts approach
Washington state’s elected leaders must chart a different path with community needs at the center
By Misha Werschkul, executive director, and Liz Olson, policy analyst - June 10, 2020
Washington needs a state cash stimulus
Lawmakers must invest in the people and communities that drive our economy
By Emily Vyhnanek & Margaret Babayan | May 28, 2020
It’s time to include undocumented immigrants in state response to COVID-19
Undocumented immigrants excluded from more than $700 million in economic relief so far
By Misha Werschkul, executive director, and Margaret Babayan, policy analyst - May 21, 2020
Envisioning a just and inclusive future for our state
Principles for a state policy response to the COVID-19 economic fallout
April 15, 2020
We must protect and boost public investments at this critical time
Statement from the Washington State Budget & Policy Center
April 02, 2020
New federal bill to mitigate COVID-19’s economic impact: Three things for Washingtonians to know
It’s a step forward, but plan is inadequate and excludes important members of our communities
By Misha Werschkul - March 27, 2020
Lawmakers made progress to promote economic security, but much more is needed
New policies can start to address the economic crisis we now face
By Evan Walker, Narver policy fellow, Liz Olson, policy analyst, and Melinda Young-Flynn, communications director - March 20, 2020
Lawmakers must continue to support people’s economic security during this public health crisis
Policymakers, advocates can take steps to support economic well-being amid the COVID-19 outbreak
By Margaret Babayan, policy analyst, and Misha Werschkul, executive director - March 09, 2020
Three takeaways from the House and Senate budget proposals
Proposals are a good start, but lawmakers must invest more in communities of color and create new tax revenue
By Margaret Babayan, policy analyst, and Liz Olson, policy analyst - February 26, 2020
The revenue forecast explained in GIFs (and one chart)
What to watch for in the state economic and revenue forecast
By Margaret Babayan, policy analyst, and Misha Werschkul, executive director - February 18, 2020
Stronger local tools are needed to address homelessness
King County payroll tax option is a good start, but more revenue is needed
By Andy Nicholas - February 13, 2020
KIDS COUNT: Invest in assets to build economic security for kids of color
State lawmakers should fund the Communities of Concern Commission
By Liz Olson - February 13, 2020
It’s time for a statewide Child Savings Account program
CSAs can help put more kids on track for success in education
By Jennifer Tran - February 05, 2020
All taxpayers should be eligible for the Working Families Tax Credit
Including Individual Tax Identification Number filers in the credit is paramount
By Margaret Babayan, policy analyst, and Emily Vyhnanek, Working Families Tax Credit coalition manager - February 03, 2020
Progressive taxation can advance gender equity
Our tax code harms women and nonbinary people; lawmakers can change that
By Margaret Babayan and Andy Nicholas - January 30, 2020
The Working Families Tax Credit can help reduce housing cost pressure
Policymakers can increase housing stability for Washingtonians this session
By Evan Walker - January 30, 2020
Lawmakers should build on governor’s 2020 budget proposal
A short session and election-year politics shouldn’t get in way of prioritizing communities
By Andy Nicholas, senior fellow, and Margaret Babayan, policy analyst - January 16, 2020
The number of Washingtonians without insurance is growing
State legislation aims to reverse a problematic trend in health care access
By Evan Walker - December 04, 2019
A path forward to a new Washington economy
Building a sustainable, equitable economy that creates shared economic well-being
By Deric Gruen, Marcy Bowers, and Misha Werschkul - November 07, 2019
Invest in neighborhoods, invest in kids
KIDS COUNT report shows nearly 70,000 Washington kids live in communities with high poverty rates
By Liz Olson - October 04, 2019
How Washington’s tax code can help advance racial justice
Reforming our inequitable tax code would help undo the damage of generations of racist policies, new brief shows
By Andy Nicholas - October 03, 2019
Economic security programs help everyone thrive
New Census data underscore need for investment in programs like WorkFirst and tax credits
By Liz Olson - September 26, 2019
The Budget & Policy Center is growing!
Exciting organizational changes are aimed at advancing economic well-being and racial equity
September 25, 2019
Protect SNAP to combat food insecurity
Too many Washingtonians still struggle to put food on the table
By Margaret Babayan and Jennifer Tran - September 20, 2019
Tax credits for working families gaining steam in Washington and U.S.
Many proposals to provide income boosts to low-wage workers are moving forward
By Melinda Young-Flynn - August 16, 2019
Trump rule will harm families, perpetuate trauma against immigrant communities
“Public charge” rule will also cause significant economic and cultural loss in Washington
August 12, 2019
A small bright spot in Washington’s tax code
We’re smarter than many states when it comes to senior property tax exemptions
By Andy Nicholas - July 26, 2019
Supreme Court rightly rules the census citizenship question is out for now
The fight continues to ensure a full and accurate count of Washington’s communities
By Jennifer Tran - June 27, 2019
Washington needs to ensure child population grows up strong
KIDS COUNT report reveals policymakers need to prioritize kids’ health, early learning, economic security
June 17, 2019
Low blow: Trump proposal would increase economic hardship
Lowering the poverty measure would make it less accurate and cut people off basic supports
By Julie Watts - June 13, 2019
A conversation with our Narver Fellow
Our new Betty Jane Narver Policy Fellow alumna talks about her time with us so far
By April Dickinson - June 07, 2019
How federal tax credits can fix income inequality in Washington
Forward-thinking federal proposals show how to boost incomes of millions of workers
By Kelli Smith - May 31, 2019
Final budget reflects a modest move away from austerity budgeting
Lawmakers’ spending plan will make promising investments in communities
By Kelli Smith - May 08, 2019
An important policy for immigrant workers
The Keep Washington Working Act is good for families and communities
By Melinda Young-Flynn - May 01, 2019
Budget compromise leaves unfinished business on tax reform
Statement: Budget can’t support community priorities without fixing the tax code
By Misha Werschkul - April 27, 2019
Guest post: Let the rich pay our share in taxes
It's time to tax capital gains and enact the Working Families Tax Credit
By Sharon Chen from the Progress Alliance board, and Chris Hughes from the Economic Security Project - April 25, 2019
Lawmakers need to make the tax code work for all working families
Shelving the Working Families Tax Credit would come at a huge cost
By Kelli Smith - April 23, 2019
