Schmudget Blog

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

By Misha Werschkul - January 11, 2016

Keeping the Summit Conversation Going

By Melinda Young-Flynn - January 08, 2016

Investment in Washington State Residents And Communities Still Far Below Needs

By Andy Nicholas - January 08, 2016

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

By Andy Nicholas - December 17, 2015

We Need a Two-Generation Approach to End Child Poverty

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

November Revenue Forecast: Big Threats Loom to State Economy

By Lori Pfingst - November 20, 2015

Q&A with Executive Director Misha Werschkul

By Melinda Young-Flynn - October 14, 2015

New Infographic: Why I-1366 Is Bad For Washington State

By Andy Nicholas - October 09, 2015

Scraping By Isn’t Enough: What the Poverty Data Doesn’t Show

By Elena Hernandez - September 17, 2015

Affordable Care Act Gives Significantly More Washingtonians Access to Health Care

By Lori Pfingst - September 16, 2015

Census Poverty Numbers Don’t Tell the Whole Story

By Elena Hernandez - September 10, 2015

Battle Over I-1366 Shifts To November Ballot

By Andy Nicholas - September 04, 2015

I-1366 Lawsuit Headed to Washington State Supreme Court

By Andy Nicholas - August 14, 2015

Deadline Approaching for Best Chance to Feed Hungry Kids in Our State

By Elena Hernandez - August 12, 2015

Today is the 50th Anniversary of Medicaid

By Kim Justice - July 30, 2015

Efforts Underway to Block Eyman Blackmail Initiative

By Melinda Young-Flynn - July 30, 2015

NEW REPORT: Too Many Kids Are Being Left Behind in Economic Recovery

By Lori Pfingst - July 17, 2015

Progress in Focus: Declining Economic Security Is a Big Threat for Washingtonians

By Lori Pfingst - July 17, 2015

Eyman Initiative Aims to Create Endless Gridlock

By Andy Nicholas - July 14, 2015

Final Budget: Hits and Misses

By Kim Justice - June 30, 2015

Senate Revenue Plan Won’t Sustain Investments

By Kim Justice - June 25, 2015

Threats of Shutdown Don’t Have to Become the New Normal

By Kim Justice - June 23, 2015

New House Budget Nixes Best Plan for Sustainable, Equitable Revenue

By Kim Justice - June 22, 2015

Help for Struggling Families: A Disappearing Act

By Elena Hernandez - June 16, 2015

Progress In Focus: Protecting the Health of Washingtonians

By Lori Pfingst - June 16, 2015

Slightly Curbed House Budget Still Sets Sights on Long-Term Investments

By Kim Justice - June 01, 2015

Senate Budget Still Scraping By, Not Considering Long View

By Kim Justice - May 28, 2015

Revenue Boost Doesn’t Paper Over Senate Budget Gimmicks

By Kim Justice, Senior Budget Analyst, and Andy Nicholas, Senior Fiscal Analyst - May 18, 2015

Progress in Focus: Moving Toward a Healthier Environment

By Lori Pfingst, Research and Policy Director, and Kim Justice, Senior Budget Analyst - May 18, 2015

A Q&A with Our 2014-15 Narver Fellow

By Melinda Young-Flynn - May 15, 2015

College Unaffordability Is Hurting the “Public” in Public Universities

By Kim Justice, Senior Budget Analyst, and Elena Hernandez, Policy Analyst - May 13, 2015

Legislators Still Have Time to Advance Racial Equity This Year

By Elena Hernandez, Policy Analyst, Kim Justice, Senior Budget Analyst, and Lori Pfingst, Research and Policy Director - May 13, 2015

Progress in Focus: To Create Better Jobs, Invest in Workers

By Lori Pfingst, Research and Policy Director, and Kim Justice, Senior Budget Analyst - May 06, 2015

During Special Session, Lawmakers Must Take Long View in Budget Talks

By Kim Justice - April 24, 2015

Requiring Greater Accountability for Boeing Tax Breaks Should Remain a Priority

By Andy Nicholas - April 23, 2015

Progress in Focus: More Funding for Education Means Better Opportunities for Students

By Kim Justice, Senior Budget Analyst, and Lori Pfingst, Research and Policy Director - April 21, 2015

Local Levies Can’t Fund Statewide Education

By Kim Justice, Senior Budget Analyst, and Andy Nicholas, Senior Fiscal Analyst - April 16, 2015

It’s Tax Day! Let’s Talk About Washington State’s Tax System

By Melinda Young-Flynn - April 15, 2015

Progress in Focus: The Case for New Revenue Sources

By Lori Pfingst - April 13, 2015

Ten Ways Senate Budget Holds Back Progress

By Kim Justice - April 08, 2015

Senate Budget Falls Short

By Kim Justice - April 01, 2015

A Statement About the Senate Budget

By Kim Justice - March 31, 2015

The Push for $12 Minimum Wage Advances to Senate

By Lori Pfingst - March 31, 2015

In Support of the House’s Revenue Proposals

March 31, 2015

Creating an Equitable Future for Black Washingtonians

By Elena Hernandez, Lori Pfingst, Angela Powell from Imago LLC - March 30, 2015

Promoting Racial Equity for Kids and Families

By Melinda Young-Flynn - March 30, 2015

House Budget Proposal Prioritizes Funding for Education

By Kim Justice - March 27, 2015

Support Grows for the Working Families Tax Rebate

By Kim Justice - March 25, 2015