Yes on I-1631: An inclusive approach to building healthier communities
By Andy Nicholas - July 18, 2018
Ballot Measures, Equity, Healthy People & Communities
Set kids up for success from early learning through higher education
By Julie Watts - July 10, 2018
Early Learning, Economic Well-Being, Education, Equity, K-12 Schools, KIDS COUNT, Postsecondary Ed
Child savings accounts advance economic opportunities for kids and families
By Hana Jang and Jennifer Tran - July 02, 2018
Economic Well-Being, Education, Equity, Good Jobs, Wealth & Opportunity
U.S. Supreme Court decision puts Washington’s economic well-being at risk
By Misha Werschkul - June 27, 2018
Economic Well-Being, Federal Policy, Good Jobs, State Budget & Revenue, Working Families Tax Credit
KIDS COUNT: Inaccurate census data could jeopardize progress for Washington’s kids
June 27, 2018
Equity, Federal Policy, KIDS COUNT
A Conversation with our Outgoing Narver Fellow
By April Dickinson - June 07, 2018
B&PC News
Washington state’s members of Congress should reject SNAP cuts in the Farm Bill
By Hana Jang - April 27, 2018
Economic Well-Being, Federal Policy, Poverty & Basic Needs
Five essential truths about our state tax code
By Melinda Young-Flynn - April 12, 2018
Capital Gains Tax, State Budget & Revenue, Tax Break Transparency & Accountability, Working Families Tax Credit
Washington state must ensure kids are on the path to a healthy life
By Jennifer Tran - April 11, 2018
Equity, Healthy People & Communities, KIDS COUNT
Kids of color are leading the way into a more racially diverse state
Equity, KIDS COUNT
Threats to food assistance in Farm Bill could harm thousands of Washington households
By Misha Werschkul, executive director, and Hana Jang, Narver fellow - April 05, 2018
Final budget brings momentous victories for communities, but property tax cuts will come at a cost
By Kelli Smith - March 14, 2018
Budget & Tax Analysis, Capital Gains Tax, Legislative Agenda, Property Tax, State Budget & Revenue
In final budget, lawmakers should take the best from House and Senate proposals
By Kelli Smith - February 23, 2018
Budget & Tax Analysis, Capital Gains Tax, State Budget & Revenue
House budget smartly proposes capital gains tax, but ignores Supreme Court’s order to fund schools this year
By Misha Werschkul - February 20, 2018
Capital Gains Tax, State Budget & Revenue, Uncategorized
Senate budget proposal makes key necessary investments, but paying for tax cuts with rainy day funds would undercut state’s long-term fiscal health
By Misha Werschkul - February 19, 2018
Budget & Tax Analysis, Property Tax, State Budget & Revenue
Our testimony on House Bill 2967 and the need to close the capital gains tax break
February 16, 2018
Budget & Tax Analysis, Capital Gains Tax, Education, State Budget & Revenue
State’s strong bump in projected revenue will allow lawmakers to devote more funding to schools
By Kelli Smith - February 15, 2018
Budget & Tax Analysis, State Budget & Revenue
President Trump’s budget won’t strengthen the economy. It will harm Washington state
By Misha Werschkul - February 12, 2018
Economic Well-Being, Federal Policy, Healthy People & Communities
Lawmakers must reinvest in WorkFirst to restore the promise of basic support to families facing poverty
By Julie Watts - January 30, 2018
Economic Well-Being, Healthy People & Communities, Poverty & Basic Needs
State legislators should focus on advancing shared prosperity during 2018 legislative session
By Misha Werschkul - January 05, 2018
Economic Well-Being, Equity, Legislative Agenda, State Budget & Revenue
Governor’s proposal to salvage community investments shows need for systemic tax reform
By Kelli Smith and Andy Nicholas - December 15, 2017
An inclusive economy is essential for all Washingtonians, our economy, and the future progress of our state
By Jennifer Tran, Kelli Smith, Julie Watts, Melinda Young-Flynn - December 13, 2017
Economic Well-Being, Education, Equity, Good Jobs, Healthy People & Communities, Poverty & Basic Needs, Progress in Washington
Washington’s Representatives must reject tax bill that would devastate the middle class and our state economy
By Misha Werschkul - December 02, 2017
Federal Budget & Tax, Federal Policy
Governor’s initiative on economic security is a big win for Washington’s families
By Julie Watts - November 29, 2017
Economic Well-Being, Poverty & Basic Needs, State Budget & Revenue