Lawmakers have introduced legislation (HB 1355 and SB 5285) to gradually raise the statewide minimum wage to $12 an hour over the next four years. There is considerable debate about what the impact of raising the minimum wage in Washington state will be. Have questions about what to expect from a $12 minimum wage? We’ve got answers in this new FAQ.
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The Budget & Policy Center uses our Progress in Washington framework to measure how our state is doing in four budget value areas: economic security; education and job readiness; healthy people and communities; and effective and accountable government. We know that strategic investments across these value areas are essential to a strong state economy, and we reject efforts to fund investments in one area of the budget by making cuts in other critical areas.
