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Washington State Lagging in Key Measures of Progress

By Kim Justice, Lori Pfingst, Elena Hernandez, Andy Nicholas - March 24, 2015

Budget & Tax Analysis, Economic Well-Being, Education, Equity, Good Jobs, Healthy People & Communities, Poverty & Basic Needs, Progress in Washington, State Budget & Revenue

Volatility Claims for Capital Gains Reform Are Overblown

By Andy Nicholas - March 23, 2015

Capital Gains Tax, State Budget & Revenue

Carbon Program Revenues Should Invest in Working Families Tax Rebate

By Elena Hernandez - March 13, 2015

Budget & Tax Analysis, Healthy People & Communities, State Budget & Revenue, Working Families Tax Credit

Invest in TANF to Help Strengthen Families

By Elena Hernandez and Lara Sim, Statewide Poverty Action Network - March 10, 2015

Budget & Tax Analysis, Economic Well-Being, Poverty & Basic Needs, State Budget & Revenue

Why Passing the Family Unity Act Is a Good Idea for Washington State

By Eritrea Habtemariam - March 05, 2015

Budget & Tax Analysis, Equity, Healthy People & Communities, State Budget & Revenue

The Economic Contributions of Immigrants in Washington State

By Eritrea Habtemariam - March 03, 2015

Budget & Tax Analysis, Equity, Healthy People & Communities, State Budget & Revenue

New Data Shows Social Programs Lifted 241,000 Kids Out of Poverty in Washington

By Lori Pfingst and Elena Hernandez - February 25, 2015

Budget & Tax Analysis, Economic Well-Being, KIDS COUNT, Poverty & Basic Needs, State Budget & Revenue

Bill to Improve State Tax Break Transparency Receives Public Hearing

By Andy Nicholas - February 20, 2015

State Budget & Revenue, Tax Break Transparency & Accountability

Revenue Is Projected to Increase, But Not by Enough

By Kim Justice - February 20, 2015

Budget & Tax Analysis, Education, State Budget & Revenue

What Would Raising the Minimum Wage Do? Find Out in Our New FAQ

By Lori Pfingst - February 15, 2015

Economic Well-Being, Good Jobs, State Budget & Revenue

Legislature Pays for Increased Costs Related to Fires, Lawsuits in Supplemental Budget

By Kim Justice - February 12, 2015

Budget & Tax Analysis, State Budget & Revenue

Infographic: Why Taxing Capital Gains Would Be Good for Washington State

By Andy Nicholas - February 10, 2015

Capital Gains Tax, State Budget & Revenue

Zombies? What Zombies? A Response to an Op-Ed That Itself Seems Lifeless

By Melinda Young-Flynn - January 29, 2015

Capital Gains Tax, State Budget & Revenue

Bringing high-quality early learning to kids and families in Washington state

By Elena Hernandez - January 28, 2015

Budget & Tax Analysis, Early Learning, Economic Well-Being, Education, State Budget & Revenue

One Hundred Percent of Income Gains Have Gone to the Richest Washingtonians in Economic “Recovery”

By Lori Pfingst - January 27, 2015

Economic Well-Being, Good Jobs, State Budget & Revenue

Three Reasons to Raise the Minimum Wage in Washington State

By Lori Pfingst - January 20, 2015

Economic Well-Being, Good Jobs, State Budget & Revenue

Washington state’s upside down tax system takes a heavy toll on communities of color

By Andy Nicholas and Elena Hernandez - January 14, 2015

Economic Well-Being, Equity, Good Jobs, State Budget & Revenue

Senate “Education by Starvation” Proposal Proves that New Revenue is Needed

By Kim Justice - January 13, 2015

Budget & Tax Analysis, Education, State Budget & Revenue

Updated! FAQs About Taxing Capital Gains In Washington State

By Andy Nicholas - January 12, 2015

Capital Gains Tax, State Budget & Revenue

Senate Ways & Means Chair Releases Budget Analysis- Clear Nod to Forthcoming Budget Proposal by Senate

By Kim Justice - January 09, 2015

Budget & Tax Analysis, State Budget & Revenue

New Report Confronts Racial Inequity in Washington State

By Kim Justice and Contributor Chris Genese of Washington Community Action Network - January 07, 2015

Budget & Tax Analysis, Equity, State Budget & Revenue

Working Families Tax Rebate Will Help All Washingtonians Participate in the Low-Carbon Economy

By Elena Hernandez - December 17, 2014

Healthy People & Communities, State Budget & Revenue, Working Families Tax Credit

Statement: Governor’s Carbon Pollution Bill Protects Washingtonians

By Elena Hernandez - December 17, 2014

Healthy People & Communities, State Budget & Revenue, Working Families Tax Credit

Addressing Hunger in Washington State

By Elena Hernandez - October 30, 2014

Economic Well-Being, Poverty & Basic Needs

Washington State One of Three States Where Poverty Is Increasing

By Elena Hernandez - September 18, 2014

Economic Well-Being, Good Jobs, Poverty & Basic Needs, State Budget & Revenue

Paul Ryan’s Anti-Poverty Plan Would Have Devastating Impact in Washington State

By Lori Pfingst - July 25, 2014

Economic Well-Being, Federal Policy, KIDS COUNT, Poverty & Basic Needs

State Tax Resources to Fall Critically Short of Current Needs

By Andy Nicholas - June 17, 2014

Budget & Tax Analysis, State Budget & Revenue

Washington State Higher Education Cuts Led to 2nd Largest Tuition Increase in Nation

By Kim Justice - May 01, 2014

Education, Postsecondary Ed

Racial Opportunity Gap Impacts Washington State Children

By Tara Lee - April 01, 2014

Equity, KIDS COUNT

Teachers Lose in the Final Budget

By Jillian Pennyman - March 19, 2014

Budget & Tax Analysis, Education, State Budget & Revenue

Session Wrap-Up: 2014 Supplemental Budget Avoids Elephant in the Room

By Kim Justice - March 17, 2014

Budget & Tax Analysis, State Budget & Revenue

Corporate Tax Dodge Findings Show Need for Reforms in Washington State

By Andy Nicholas - February 27, 2014

State Budget & Revenue, Tax Break Transparency & Accountability

Improved Tax Break Accountability Starts With Better Data

By Andy Nicholas - January 30, 2014

State Budget & Revenue, Tax Break Transparency & Accountability

Let The Sun Set On An Ineffective Tax Break For High-Tech Businesses

By Andy Nicholas - January 17, 2014

State Budget & Revenue, Tax Break Transparency & Accountability

Minimum Wage Increase Right for our Economy

By Lori Pfingst - January 14, 2014

Economic Well-Being, Good Jobs, State Budget & Revenue

Caseload Decline is Nothing to Celebrate

By Kim Justice - December 20, 2013

Economic Well-Being, Poverty & Basic Needs

Overview of Proposed Boeing Tax Breaks and Accountability Measures

By Andy Nicholas - November 07, 2013

State Budget & Revenue, Tax Break Transparency & Accountability

Washington State Preschool Enrollment Among Worst in Country

By Lori Pfingst - November 04, 2013

Early Learning, Education, KIDS COUNT

What You Won’t Find in the Voters’ Guide About Public Advisory Votes

By Tara Lee - October 29, 2013

Ballot Measures

Public Advisory Votes on November Ballot Are Tailored to Deceive

By Andy Nicholas - October 22, 2013

Ballot Measures

Why the Minimum Wage Debate Matters for Everyone

By Lori Pfingst - October 17, 2013

Economic Well-Being, Good Jobs, State Budget & Revenue

Session Recap: Important Tax Break Reforms Enacted

By Andy Nicholas - August 05, 2013

State Budget & Revenue, Tax Break Transparency & Accountability

2013 Session Recap: Not a Path to Prosperity

By Kim Justice - July 24, 2013

Budget & Tax Analysis, State Budget & Revenue

2013-15 Budget: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

By Kim Justice - July 03, 2013

Budget & Tax Analysis, State Budget & Revenue

New Report – Working Family Tax Credits Help Military Families

By Tara Lee - July 02, 2013

State Budget & Revenue, Working Families Tax Credit

Final Budget: A Band-Aid Not a Solution

By Kim Justice - June 28, 2013

Budget & Tax Analysis, State Budget & Revenue

New KIDS COUNT Report: Lack of Economic Security Threatens Washington State’s Kids

By Lori Pfingst - June 24, 2013

Economic Well-Being, KIDS COUNT, Poverty & Basic Needs

Expanding Opportunity Means Investing in Kids & Families

By Mike Mitchell - June 06, 2013

Economic Well-Being, Equity, KIDS COUNT

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