A small investment to help kids succeed
Child Savings Accounts put more kids on track for success in education
By Jennifer Tran and Melinda Young-Flynn - January 28, 2019
The pro-worker tool we need to fix our tax code
The Working Families Tax Credit would be a cost-of-living boost for nearly one million households
By April Dickinson - January 24, 2019
Governor’s forward-thinking budget plan sets the state up for a healthy future
Proposal would add new, progressive revenue to fix perennial budget shortfall
By Kelli Smith - December 15, 2018
New “public charge” proposal would harm Washington families
Federal policy proposal targets immigrants with low incomes and would reverberate across our communities
By Liz Olson - December 05, 2018
Washingtonians should be paid for the hours they work
Proposed updates to state overtime rules will improve work-life balance and increase income
By Liz Olson - November 29, 2018
Current revenue sources coming up short of what our communities need
To fund thriving communities, lawmakers will have to raise new revenue in the next legislative session
By Kelli Smith - November 20, 2018
It’s time to move Washington state forward
With the elections over, lawmakers need to focus on investing in thriving communities
By Misha Werschkul - November 07, 2018
Child savings accounts are a healthy investment
Policymakers can strengthen the well-being of Washingtonians by creating a program that helps kids build savings for the future
By Jennifer Tran - October 31, 2018
The 2020 Census is more important to Washington than you think
Why an accurate Census is critical to our communities and what you can do about it
By Jennifer Tran - October 25, 2018
Families face obstacles to economic security
Policymakers need to take steps to keep families from falling behind while they're working
By Julie Watts - October 23, 2018
A good state budget is the best medicine
Policymakers can use the state budget to create a healthier Washington
By Jennifer Tran - October 18, 2018
Press release: Washington state again ranks worst in the nation for our state tax code
Our state continues to top the “Terrible 10” list of tax codes that ask the most of those with the least
By Melinda Young-Flynn - October 17, 2018
Unacceptable. Washington still has the nation’s most inequitable state tax code
Transformative changes are needed to create a tax code that works for everyone
By Andy Nicholas - October 15, 2018
Income gains are not being shared equally
New Census data show many Washingtonians of color are still facing barriers to economic opportunity
By Liz Olson - October 12, 2018
I-1631 invests in what matters
Clean air, thriving communities, and good jobs far outweigh pollution fee’s costs
By Andy Nicholas - October 05, 2018
Four community leaders join the Budget & Policy Center board
By Melinda Young-Flynn - September 07, 2018
Modernizing the Working Families Tax Credit would rebalance the tax code, grow local economies, and help workers thrive
By Kelli Smith - August 14, 2018
Yes on I-1631: An inclusive approach to building healthier communities
By Andy Nicholas - July 18, 2018
Set kids up for success from early learning through higher education
By Julie Watts - July 10, 2018
Child savings accounts advance economic opportunities for kids and families
By Hana Jang and Jennifer Tran - July 02, 2018
U.S. Supreme Court decision puts Washington’s economic well-being at risk
By Misha Werschkul - June 27, 2018
KIDS COUNT: Inaccurate census data could jeopardize progress for Washington’s kids
June 27, 2018
A Conversation with our Outgoing Narver Fellow
By April Dickinson - June 07, 2018
Washington state’s members of Congress should reject SNAP cuts in the Farm Bill
By Hana Jang - April 27, 2018