New taxes on those of us with financial abundance will create a healthier society
State lawmakers missed opportunity to enact equitable estate tax
By Judy Pigott - May 04, 2023
House and Senate budget proposals address criminal legal system impacts
Lawmakers should adopt funding proposals that get us closer to important reforms
By Evan Walker | April 14, 2023
House budget makes a stronger push for economic security than the Senate
Lawmakers should maintain the House’s proposed funding for cash assistance programs
By Tracy Yeung | April 06, 2023
Huge victory for tax justice
Washington State Supreme Court rightly upholds capital gains tax
March 24, 2023
Equitable new revenue is the only path to a just state budget
Revenue forecast shows lawmakers must get serious about raising taxes on ultra-wealthy
By Andy Nicholas | March 21, 2023
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
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
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