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
State Revenue Projections Show Legislators Need to Do More in 2018 to Fulfill their Obligations to Communities
By Kelli Smith - November 20, 2017
Capital Gains Tax, Education, K-12 Schools, Property Tax, State Budget & Revenue
Supreme Court’s McCleary Decision Shows that Lawmakers Should Clean Up Tax Code to Invest in Schools
By Misha Werschkul - November 15, 2017
Education, K-12 Schools, State Budget & Revenue
Three Reasons Why the House GOP Tax Plan is Bad for Washington State
By Kelli Smith - October 30, 2017
KIDS COUNT: Barriers to opportunity prevent children of color and immigrant children from reaching their full potential
By Jennifer Tran - October 24, 2017
Economic Well-Being, Education, Equity, KIDS COUNT, Poverty & Basic Needs
Trump-GOP’s Tax Plan Will Give Wealthiest 1 Percent of Washingtonians Even More Preferential Treatment
By Kelli Smith and Andy Nicholas - October 11, 2017
Big Boost in Resources for Schools, But Revenue Still Stuck at Recession Levels
By Andy Nicholas and Kelli Smith - September 21, 2017
Education, K-12 Schools, Property Tax, State Budget & Revenue
New Census Numbers: To Build Thriving Communities, Invest in Removing Barriers to Economic Security
By Julie Watts - September 18, 2017
Economic Well-Being, Equity, Federal Policy, Healthy People & Communities, Poverty & Basic Needs
Why it’s time to ditch Washington’s harmful property tax restriction
By Andy Nicholas - September 01, 2017
Education, Property Tax, State Budget & Revenue
Final Budget Makes Progress on Community Investments – for Now
By Kelli Smith - July 21, 2017
Budget & Tax Analysis, Early Learning, Economic Well-Being, Education, Healthy People & Communities, K-12 Schools, Postsecondary Ed, State Budget & Revenue
Revenue Package Not Built to Last Over the Long Term
By Kelli Smith and Andy Nicholas - July 12, 2017
Budget & Tax Analysis, Property Tax, State Budget & Revenue, Tax Break Transparency & Accountability
Governor’s Veto of Unnecessary, Short-Sighted Tax Giveaway Is the Right Move for Washington’s Future
By Misha Werschkul - July 07, 2017
Budget & Tax Analysis, State Budget & Revenue, Tax Break Transparency & Accountability
Three Reasons Why a New Tax Break for Manufacturers Is Bad for Washington State
By Andy Nicholas - July 03, 2017
Last-Minute, Makeshift Budget Misses Opportunity to Fix Upside-Down Tax Code
By Misha Werschkul - June 30, 2017
State Revenue Forecast Doesn’t Change the Facts: Washington State Needs Equitable New Revenue
By Misha Werschkul - June 20, 2017