Why it’s time to ditch Washington’s harmful property tax restriction
By Andy Nicholas - September 01, 2017
Final Budget Makes Progress on Community Investments – for Now
By Kelli Smith - July 21, 2017
Revenue Package Not Built to Last Over the Long Term
By Kelli Smith and Andy Nicholas - July 12, 2017
Governor’s Veto of Unnecessary, Short-Sighted Tax Giveaway Is the Right Move for Washington’s Future
By Misha Werschkul - July 07, 2017
Three Reasons Why a New Tax Break for Manufacturers Is Bad for Washington State
By Andy Nicholas - July 03, 2017
Last-Minute, Makeshift Budget Misses Opportunity to Fix Upside-Down Tax Code
By Misha Werschkul - June 30, 2017
State Revenue Forecast Doesn’t Change the Facts: Washington State Needs Equitable New Revenue
By Misha Werschkul - June 20, 2017
State and Federal Proposals to Cut Funding for Women’s Health Would Decrease Family Economic Security
By Misha Werschkul - June 19, 2017
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Critical to the Wellbeing of Many Washingtonians with Disabilities
By Julie Watts - June 14, 2017
KIDS COUNT: Washington Continues to See Historic Progress in Kids’ Health Care Access
By Jennifer Tran - June 13, 2017
Guest Post: Kansas Experiment Yields Valuable Lessons in Why State Investments Are Essential
By Heidi Holliday, Kansas Center for Economic Growth - June 08, 2017
President’s Budget Would Harm Washingtonians, Leave State on the Hook for Massive Costs
By Misha Werschkul - May 23, 2017
Important gains have been made for a better future for our state, but more needs to be done
By Julie Watts - May 02, 2017
Hedge Funds vs. Mom-and-Pops: The Truth about Small Businesses and Closing the Capital Gains Tax Break
By Andy Nicholas, associate director of fiscal policy, and Kelli Smith, policy analyst - April 27, 2017
Statement on President Trump’s Tax Proposal
April 27, 2017
Lack of a State Capital Gains Tax Means Wealthiest 1 Percent Get a Huge Tax Break in Washington State
By Andy Nicholas and Kelli Smith - April 19, 2017
The House Revenue Plan Shows How to Make Smart, Long-term Investments in Communities
By Andy Nicholas and Kelli Smith - April 14, 2017
A Q&A with Our 2016-2017 Narver Policy Fellow
By Melinda Young-Flynn - April 13, 2017
Early learning improves kindergarten readiness and reduces disparities for kids of color
By Jennifer Tran - April 04, 2017
New Fact Sheet: Advancing Racial Equity through the Working Families Tax Rebate
By Asha Bellduboset - April 03, 2017
House Democrats’ Budget Shows What Our State Can Achieve by Cleaning Up the Tax Code
By Kelli Smith and Andy Nicholas - March 30, 2017
Don’t Let the Talking Points Fool You: Senate Republicans’ Budget Proposal Is a House of Cards
By Andy Nicholas and Kelli Smith - March 23, 2017
Lawmakers Must Protect the Wellbeing of Children, Families, and People with Disabilities
By Julie Watts - March 23, 2017
Senate Republican Budget Proposal Puts Washington’s Economic Future on Shaky Ground
By Misha Werschkul - March 21, 2017
Five Ways Trump’s Budget Proposal Would Harm Washington State
By Julie Watts - March 20, 2017
Tax Reform Can’t Wait, New Revenue Forecast Shows
By Andy Nicholas and Kelli Smith - March 16, 2017
Washington Should Invest in Thriving Communities Instead of Paying Out Special Interest Tax Breaks
By Andy Nicholas and Kelli Smith - March 14, 2017
Working Families Tax Rebate Remains Smart Policy to Fix Our Tax Code, Bolster Washingtonians with Low Wages
By Asha Bellduboset and Jennifer Tran - March 02, 2017
Our New Revenue Reform Plan Would Hold Lawmakers Accountable to Communities
By Andy Nicholas and Kelli Smith - February 27, 2017
Policymakers Have Opportunities to Advance Family Well-Being this Session
By Julie Watts - February 15, 2017
Intergenerational Poverty Bill Would Help Lift Children and their Parents Out of Poverty
By Julie Watts - February 01, 2017
Senate Republicans’ Plan Doesn’t Amply Fund Schools, Puts Other Programs at Risk
By Kelli Smith - January 31, 2017
Creating a Safeguard Rebate Is Key to Equitable Property Tax Reform
By Andy Nicholas and Kelli Smith - January 27, 2017
It’s time to strengthen our property tax code to invest in schools
In Every Corner of the State, Washingtonians Rely on the Affordable Care Act for their Health
By Misha Werschkul - January 20, 2017
A Look at How the Governor’s Budget Invests in Progress
By Andy Nicholas and Kelli Smith - December 16, 2016
Governor Proposes Bold Plan to Invest in Kids, Clean Up Tax Code
By Andy Nicholas and Kelli Smith - December 13, 2016
The Future We Want: The Washington State Budget & Policy Center Announces Our 2017-2019 Legislative Agenda
By Julie Watts - December 12, 2016
Hundreds of Thousands of Washingtonians Would Lose Health Coverage with Federal Affordable Care Act Repeal
By Misha Werschkul - December 09, 2016
Voters Raise Wages for 730,000 Washingtonians; Federal Changes Could Threaten Washington’s Children and Families
By Misha Werschkul - November 10, 2016
Investments in Food Assistance Improve Child Well-Being
By Julie Watts - October 30, 2016
2016 Ballot Measures: What’s at Stake
By Misha Werschkul and Andy Nicholas - October 20, 2016
Census Data Highlights Disparities in Economic Well-Being for Children of Color
By David Hlebain - September 28, 2016
Raising Incomes for Home Care Workers Would Boost Economy
By David Hlebain and Misha Werschkul - September 26, 2016
McCleary Reality Check: Legitimate Solutions Required to Fully Fund Schools
By Andy Nicholas - September 23, 2016
Slight Boost in Projected Tax Revenues Won’t Fix School Funding Crisis
By Andy Nicholas - September 21, 2016
Census Snapshot: Too Many Washingtonians Still Struggling to Make Ends Meet
By David Hlebain - September 15, 2016
Raising the Minimum Wage Is an Investment in Washington’s Kids
By David Hlebain - September 14, 2016