Legislative budget proposals miss the mark

Lawmakers fail to include funding to promote economic justice

By Molly Webster | February 29, 2024

New state revenue forecast shows ongoing need for progressive revenue

Modest increase in revenue doesn’t keep up with community needs

By Molly Webster | February 15, 2024

A year into the Working Families Tax Credit’s launch, we are seeing impactful results

Combined, the federal EITC and WFTC put an average of almost $3,000 back into the pockets of Washington families and individuals with lower incomes last year

By Leila Reynolds & Tracy Yeung | February 01, 2024

Governor’s proposed supplemental budget focuses on behavioral health and housing resources

Proposal funds some important needs but fails to consider the well-being of everyone in the state

By Kaitie Dong & Evan Walker & Molly Webster & Tracy Yeung | January 18, 2024

SCOTUS decision is great news for Washington state

Statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision not to hear the case to overturn state capital gains tax

January 16, 2024

Expanding the Working Families Tax Credit should start with seniors and young adults

New report shows how young adults, seniors, and low-income adults without kids are left behind by our state tax credit

By Leila Reynolds | January 10, 2024

Press release: Washington state no longer has worst tax code in U.S.

January 09, 2024

Guaranteed basic income is the transformative policy Washington needs

New report shows why Washington state needs to move toward unconditional, unrestricted cash

By Tracy Yeung | January 04, 2024