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
Five essential truths about our state tax code
By Melinda Young-Flynn - April 12, 2018
Washington state must ensure kids are on the path to a healthy life
By Jennifer Tran - April 11, 2018
Kids of color are leading the way into a more racially diverse state
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
In final budget, lawmakers should take the best from House and Senate proposals
By Kelli Smith - February 23, 2018
House budget smartly proposes capital gains tax, but ignores Supreme Court’s order to fund schools this year
By Misha Werschkul - February 20, 2018
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
Our testimony on House Bill 2967 and the need to close the capital gains tax break
February 16, 2018
State’s strong bump in projected revenue will allow lawmakers to devote more funding to schools
By Kelli Smith - February 15, 2018
President Trump’s budget won’t strengthen the economy. It will harm Washington state
By Misha Werschkul - February 12, 2018
Lawmakers must reinvest in WorkFirst to restore the promise of basic support to families facing poverty
By Julie Watts - January 30, 2018