Why are lawmakers being shortsighted with community investments?
Wrong-headed ‘austerity mindset’ won’t build a strong foundation for the future
By Misha Werschkul - April 18, 2019
Washington is close to making history on long-term care
First-in-nation program will help aging Washingtonians get access to care
By Liz Olson - April 16, 2019
Taxes make health happen
Your tax dollars fund investments that support healthy communities
By Margaret Babayan - April 15, 2019
Senate leaders push for a better tax code
Tax reform proposal would improve tax equity in Washington state
By Andy Nicholas - April 11, 2019
The sky-high cost of child care rivals tuition and rent
Lawmakers must address the child care affordability crisis
By Liz Olson - April 09, 2019
Funding for 2020 census outreach is imperative
The health of our communities depends on addressing risks to census
By Margaret Babayan and Jennifer Tran - April 01, 2019
Senate leaders propose two crucial policies to rebalance the tax code
Capital gains, Working Families Tax Credit proposals are the right move. Now budget writers must invest in key services
March 29, 2019
House leaders propose smart tax reforms to pave way for stronger investments
Budget proposal would begin to reverse trend of Recession-era spending
By Kelli Smith - March 26, 2019
Budget & Policy Center applauds House budget proposal
House budget would smartly fund schools and child care with capital gains proposal
By Misha Werschkul - March 25, 2019
Predatory investors are trying to rip off Washington state
Proposal to give tax subsidies to out-of-state investment firms is a bad idea
By Andy Nicholas - March 23, 2019
Taxing capital gains helps repair economic racism
Proposal would push back against white control of wealth
By Andy Nicholas - March 05, 2019
Budget and policy choices affect community well-being
New report emphasizes the need for lawmakers to invest in health equity
By Margaret Babayan - February 27, 2019
Capital gains tax would almost exclusively be paid by millionaires, billionaires
Proposal would ensure ultra-wealthy pay their share to invest in our communities
By Andy Nicholas - February 15, 2019
The Working Families Tax Credit is a proven tool for better health
We can make our tax code more equitable and advance health equity with this policy
By Margaret Babayan - February 11, 2019
WorkFirst/TANF must be restored in our state
Lawmakers should roll back program cuts that have worsened hardship for families in poverty
By Liz Olson - January 31, 2019
A small investment to help kids succeed
Child Savings Accounts put more kids on track for success in education
By Jennifer Tran and Melinda Young-Flynn - January 28, 2019
The pro-worker tool we need to fix our tax code
The Working Families Tax Credit would be a cost-of-living boost for nearly one million households
By April Dickinson - January 24, 2019
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
A good state budget is the best medicine
Policymakers can use the state budget to create a healthier Washington
By Jennifer Tran - October 18, 2018
Press release: Washington state again ranks worst in the nation for our state tax code
Our state continues to top the “Terrible 10” list of tax codes that ask the most of those with the least
By Melinda Young-Flynn - October 17, 2018
Unacceptable. Washington still has the nation’s most inequitable state tax code
Transformative changes are needed to create a tax code that works for everyone
By Andy Nicholas - October 15, 2018
Income gains are not being shared equally
New Census data show many Washingtonians of color are still facing barriers to economic opportunity
By Liz Olson - October 12, 2018
I-1631 invests in what matters
Clean air, thriving communities, and good jobs far outweigh pollution fee’s costs
By Andy Nicholas - October 05, 2018
Threats to food assistance in Farm Bill could harm thousands of Washington households
By Misha Werschkul, executive director, and Hana Jang, Narver fellow - April 05, 2018
