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Senate Republicans’ Plan Doesn’t Amply Fund Schools, Puts Other Programs at Risk

By Kelli Smith - January 31, 2017

Budget & Tax Analysis, Equity, Property Tax, State Budget & Revenue

Creating a Safeguard Rebate Is Key to Equitable Property Tax Reform

By Andy Nicholas and Kelli Smith - January 27, 2017

Property Tax, State Budget & Revenue

It’s time to strengthen our property tax code to invest in schools

By Andy Nicholas and Kelli Smith - January 27, 2017

Education, K-12 Schools, Property Tax, State Budget & Revenue

In Every Corner of the State, Washingtonians Rely on the Affordable Care Act for their Health

By Misha Werschkul - January 20, 2017

Economic Well-Being, Equity, Healthy People & Communities

A Look at How the Governor’s Budget Invests in Progress

By Andy Nicholas and Kelli Smith - December 16, 2016

Budget & Tax Analysis, State Budget & Revenue

Governor Proposes Bold Plan to Invest in Kids, Clean Up Tax Code

By Andy Nicholas and Kelli Smith - December 13, 2016

Budget & Tax Analysis, Capital Gains Tax, Education, State Budget & Revenue, Working Families Tax Credit

The Future We Want: The Washington State Budget & Policy Center Announces Our 2017-2019 Legislative Agenda

By Julie Watts - December 12, 2016

Budget & Tax Analysis, Economic Well-Being, Education, Equity, Healthy People & Communities, Legislative Agenda, Poverty & Basic Needs, State Budget & Revenue

Hundreds of Thousands of Washingtonians Would Lose Health Coverage with Federal Affordable Care Act Repeal

By Misha Werschkul - December 09, 2016

Federal Policy, Healthy People & Communities

Voters Raise Wages for 730,000 Washingtonians; Federal Changes Could Threaten Washington’s Children and Families

By Misha Werschkul - November 10, 2016

Ballot Measures, Economic Well-Being, Federal Policy, Good Jobs, Healthy People & Communities

Investments in Food Assistance Improve Child Well-Being

By Julie Watts - October 30, 2016

Economic Well-Being, Federal Policy, Poverty & Basic Needs

2016 Ballot Measures: What’s at Stake

By Misha Werschkul and Andy Nicholas - October 20, 2016

Ballot Measures, Economic Well-Being, Good Jobs

Census Data Highlights Disparities in Economic Well-Being for Children of Color

By David Hlebain - September 28, 2016

Economic Well-Being, Equity, Poverty & Basic Needs

Raising Incomes for Home Care Workers Would Boost Economy

By David Hlebain and Misha Werschkul - September 26, 2016

Economic Well-Being, Good Jobs, Poverty & Basic Needs, Wealth & Opportunity

McCleary Reality Check: Legitimate Solutions Required to Fully Fund Schools

By Andy Nicholas - September 23, 2016

Education, K-12 Schools, Property Tax, State Budget & Revenue

Slight Boost in Projected Tax Revenues Won’t Fix School Funding Crisis

By Andy Nicholas - September 21, 2016

Budget & Tax Analysis, Education, State Budget & Revenue

Census Snapshot: Too Many Washingtonians Still Struggling to Make Ends Meet

By David Hlebain - September 15, 2016

Economic Well-Being, Poverty & Basic Needs

Raising the Minimum Wage Is an Investment in Washington’s Kids

By David Hlebain - September 14, 2016

Economic Well-Being, Equity, Good Jobs, KIDS COUNT, Poverty & Basic Needs

Measuring Progress in the Blue Mountain Region: A New Approach to Community-Led Solutions

By Lori Pfingst and Elena Hernandez - September 12, 2016

B&PC News, Economic Well-Being, Progress in Washington

Funding Schools for Washington’s Kids Can’t Be Done through Property Tax Gimmicks

By Andy Nicholas - September 07, 2016

Education, Property Tax, State Budget & Revenue

All Income Growth is Going to the Richest 1 Percent of Washingtonians

By Andy Nicholas - June 23, 2016

Ballot Measures, Capital Gains Tax, Economic Well-Being, Equity, Good Jobs, State Budget & Revenue, Wealth & Opportunity

More Washington Kids Have Health Coverage, but Poverty Still a Roadblock

June 21, 2016

Economic Well-Being, Good Jobs, KIDS COUNT, Poverty & Basic Needs

Report Highlights the Many Economic Contributions of Refugees in the U.S.

By Melinda Young-Flynn - June 16, 2016

Healthy People & Communities

Report: Changes Needed So Washington’s Kids Have Chance for Bright Future

By Melinda Young-Flynn - June 13, 2016

Economic Well-Being, Healthy People & Communities, KIDS COUNT, Poverty & Basic Needs

Supreme Court Strikes Down Eyman’s Latest Attempt to Derail Social and Economic Progress

By Kelli Smith - May 26, 2016

Budget & Tax Analysis, State Budget & Revenue

The Budget & Policy Center Celebrates 10 Years of Promoting Shared Prosperity

By Melinda Young-Flynn - May 23, 2016

B&PC News

Much Work Remains to Be Done to Fund Schools

By Kelli Smith - May 19, 2016

Budget & Tax Analysis, Education, K-12 Schools, State Budget & Revenue

NEW REPORT: Policymakers must reverse the damage of parental incarceration on kids

By Lori Pfingst - April 25, 2016

Equity, Healthy People & Communities, KIDS COUNT

Spread the Word: Tax Dollars Make a Difference

By Melinda Young-Flynn - April 18, 2016

Budget & Tax Analysis, Healthy People & Communities, State Budget & Revenue

Lawmakers Can Prevent Thousands of Washingtonians from Losing Food Assistance

By Elena Hernandez - April 04, 2016

Economic Well-Being, Poverty & Basic Needs, State Budget & Revenue

Final Budget Responds to Pressing Needs, But Lacks Bold Vision

By Lori Pfingst, Research and Policy Director, and Elena Hernandez, Policy Analyst - March 30, 2016

Budget & Tax Analysis, State Budget & Revenue

Senate Budget Includes Massive Tax Giveaway to Giant Media Corporations

By Andy Nicholas - March 16, 2016

Budget & Tax Analysis, State Budget & Revenue, Tax Break Transparency & Accountability

Final Budget Must Offer Solutions, Not Gimmicks, to Strengthen Economy

By Andy Nicholas - March 01, 2016

Budget & Tax Analysis, State Budget & Revenue

Senate Budget Misses Opportunity to Invest in Washington’s Economy

February 24, 2016

Budget & Tax Analysis, State Budget & Revenue

Essential Revenue Reforms Lose Out to Short-Term Needs in House Budget

By Andy Nicholas - February 22, 2016

Budget & Tax Analysis, State Budget & Revenue

Corporate Tax Break Accountability Proposals are Good for Washington’s Economy

By Andy Nicholas - February 19, 2016

State Budget & Revenue, Tax Break Transparency & Accountability

Declining Revenue Projections Show It’s Time for Policymakers to Get Serious about Meeting Washington’s Needs

By Andy Nicholas - February 17, 2016

State Budget & Revenue

Report: To Create Jobs, Invest in the Success of ‘Home-Grown’ Businesses

February 04, 2016

State Budget & Revenue, Tax Break Transparency & Accountability

With I-1366 Ruled Unconstitutional, It’s Time for Lawmakers to Focus on Improving Schools

By Andy Nicholas - January 21, 2016

Ballot Measures, State Budget & Revenue

To Make Our State Better for All Washingtonians, Lawmakers Should Pass Racial Equity Bills

By Elena Hernandez - January 21, 2016

Equity

Proposed Two-Generation Legislation is Important Step in Improving Family Economic Security

By Lori Pfingst - January 15, 2016

Economic Well-Being, Poverty & Basic Needs

Raising the Statewide Minimum Wage to $13.50 Would Boost Local Economies

By Misha Werschkul - January 11, 2016

Economic Well-Being, Good Jobs, State Budget & Revenue

This Session, Let’s Make Shared Prosperity the Top Priority

By Misha Werschkul - January 11, 2016

Budget & Tax Analysis, Economic Well-Being, Legislative Agenda, State Budget & Revenue

Keeping the Summit Conversation Going

By Melinda Young-Flynn - January 08, 2016

B&PC News

Investment in Washington State Residents And Communities Still Far Below Needs

By Andy Nicholas - January 08, 2016

Budget & Tax Analysis, State Budget & Revenue

Trimming Tax Breaks to Invest in Teachers a Good Start; More Investments Needed to Strengthen Economy

By Andy Nicholas - December 17, 2015

Budget & Tax Analysis, State Budget & Revenue

We Need a Two-Generation Approach to End Child Poverty

By Lori Pfingst, research and policy director, & Elena Hernandez, policy analyst - November 25, 2015

Economic Well-Being, Poverty & Basic Needs

November Revenue Forecast: Big Threats Loom to State Economy

By Lori Pfingst - November 20, 2015

State Budget & Revenue

Q&A with Executive Director Misha Werschkul

By Melinda Young-Flynn - October 14, 2015

B&PC News

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