Report: Unspent gift card funds should go back to consumers or communities
Corporate loophole in our state’s unclaimed property law has been putting profit over people
By Misha Werschkul | December 12, 2023
Revenue forecast emphasizes need for additional progressive revenue sources
Lawmakers have an opportunity to promote prosperity across the state with a more equitable 2024 supplemental budget
By Molly Webster | November 21, 2023
New data shows direct-cash policies help more people meet basic needs
Updated data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the University of Washington provide a picture of poverty across the state
By Molly Webster | November 14, 2023
Lawmakers missed opportunities this legislative session to make Washington’s tax code more equitable
Progressive revenue reform stalls in 2023
By Andy Nicholas | June 01, 2023
Final budget includes some key criminal legal system funding changes
Legislators expand economic and legal security for criminal legal system-impacted people
By Evan Walker | May 24, 2023
State funding for economic security is like a broken record
Despite some increases, legislators continue pattern of failing to meaningfully improve economic security
By Tracy Yeung | May 23, 2023
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