How federal tax credits can fix income inequality in Washington
Forward-thinking federal proposals show how to boost incomes of millions of workers
By Kelli Smith - May 31, 2019
Budget in focus: Lawmakers made so-so investments in community health
The final state budget left many basic needs unmet
By Julie Watts - May 28, 2019
Final budget reflects a modest move away from austerity budgeting
Lawmakers’ spending plan will make promising investments in communities
By Kelli Smith - May 08, 2019
An important policy for immigrant workers
The Keep Washington Working Act is good for families and communities
By Melinda Young-Flynn - May 01, 2019
Budget compromise leaves unfinished business on tax reform
Statement: Budget can’t support community priorities without fixing the tax code
By Misha Werschkul - April 27, 2019
Guest post: Let the rich pay our share in taxes
It's time to tax capital gains and enact the Working Families Tax Credit
By Sharon Chen from the Progress Alliance board, and Chris Hughes from the Economic Security Project - April 25, 2019
Lawmakers need to make the tax code work for all working families
Shelving the Working Families Tax Credit would come at a huge cost
By Kelli Smith - April 23, 2019
Why are lawmakers being shortsighted with community investments?
Wrong-headed ‘austerity mindset’ won’t build a strong foundation for the future
By Misha Werschkul - April 18, 2019
Washington is close to making history on long-term care
First-in-nation program will help aging Washingtonians get access to care
By Liz Olson - April 16, 2019
Taxes make health happen
Your tax dollars fund investments that support healthy communities
By Margaret Babayan - April 15, 2019
Senate leaders push for a better tax code
Tax reform proposal would improve tax equity in Washington state
By Andy Nicholas - April 11, 2019
The sky-high cost of child care rivals tuition and rent
Lawmakers must address the child care affordability crisis
By Liz Olson - April 09, 2019
Funding for 2020 census outreach is imperative
The health of our communities depends on addressing risks to census
By Margaret Babayan and Jennifer Tran - April 01, 2019
Senate leaders propose two crucial policies to rebalance the tax code
Capital gains, Working Families Tax Credit proposals are the right move. Now budget writers must invest in key services
March 29, 2019
Three takeaways from the House budget proposal
By Kelli Smith - March 27, 2019
House leaders propose smart tax reforms to pave way for stronger investments
Budget proposal would begin to reverse trend of Recession-era spending
By Kelli Smith - March 26, 2019
Budget & Policy Center applauds House budget proposal
House budget would smartly fund schools and child care with capital gains proposal
By Misha Werschkul - March 25, 2019
Predatory investors are trying to rip off Washington state
Proposal to give tax subsidies to out-of-state investment firms is a bad idea
By Andy Nicholas - March 23, 2019
Taxing capital gains helps repair economic racism
Proposal would push back against white control of wealth
By Andy Nicholas - March 05, 2019
Budget and policy choices affect community well-being
New report emphasizes the need for lawmakers to invest in health equity
By Margaret Babayan - February 27, 2019
Punitive WorkFirst policies disproportionately harm families of color
Program cuts have stark racist impacts
By Liz Olson - February 21, 2019
Capital gains tax would almost exclusively be paid by millionaires, billionaires
Proposal would ensure ultra-wealthy pay their share to invest in our communities
By Andy Nicholas - February 15, 2019
The Working Families Tax Credit is a proven tool for better health
We can make our tax code more equitable and advance health equity with this policy
By Margaret Babayan - February 11, 2019
WorkFirst/TANF must be restored in our state
Lawmakers should roll back program cuts that have worsened hardship for families in poverty
By Liz Olson - January 31, 2019