Schmudget Blog

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

Equity, Fines & Fees, Healthy People & Communities, Legislative Agenda

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

Budget & Tax Analysis, State Budget & Revenue

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

Economic Well-Being, Equity, Fines & Fees, Healthy People & Communities

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

Economic Well-Being, Equity, Poverty & Basic Needs, Working Families Tax Credit

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

Economic Well-Being, Equity, Income Inequality, Working Families Tax Credit

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

Capital Gains Tax

Washington Future Fund, or baby bonds, is an important tool to reduce racial wealth inequities

Lawmakers should pass this policy to give babies from families with very little income a start to building wealth

By Tracy Yeung | January 19, 2023

Economic Well-Being, Equity, Postsecondary Ed, Wealth & Opportunity

Governor seeks big boost for affordable housing and environmental protection in proposed 2023-25 budget

Funding for most other community priorities would be maintained

December 14, 2022

Budget & Tax Analysis, State Budget & Revenue