ICYMI: you can now watch the entire @hcfawa event "Controlling Health Care Costs in WA" featuring our very Sam Hatzenbeler, @SenEmilyRandall and Aaron Katz from @uwsph https://t.co/aw1sOmKZH9
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Thank you @PattyMurray for your proposal to triple grant funding for #childcare to expand supply, improve facilities, and increase pay for educators! @CLASP_DC estimates the reconciliation plan could mean +1M additional families accessing affordable care. https://t.co/9iS9LrpGw6
Paid Family and Medical Leave
April 1, 2022
Washington’s Paid Family & Medical Leave Program After Two Years of Operation
Key lessons for other state and federal Paid Family and Medical Leave programs
Blog Feed
Events
April 14, 2022
Register Now for EOI’s 2022 Legislative Wrap Up Event!
Join us as we recap the wins and challenges from the 2022 legislative session!
An Inclusive Economy
March 11, 2022
2022 Legislative Session Review
Washington legislators made good decisions but the measures passed will not reverse the 40-year trend of growing income inequality.
Equal Pay
March 10, 2022
Equal Pay Day 2022: Work Still Remains to Advance Gender Equity
Women’s history month and Equal Pay Day give us the opportunity to celebrate progress, and acknowledge the collective work we have ahead.
Progressive Tax Reform
March 7, 2022
More than Meets the Eye: A Closer Look at Washington’s Economic Forecast and Budget
The way we talk about and report on the economy and the state budget often masks underlying problems
Progressive Tax Reform
March 3, 2022
We Must Defend Capital Gains and Invest in Washington’s Kids and Future
It's time to rethink how we invest in communities and our collective future
Research Feed
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Washington’s Paid Family & Medical Leave Program After Two Years of Operation
Key lessons for other state and federal Paid Family and Medical Leave programs
Healthy Communities
Controlling Health Care Costs in Washington
Evidence-based solutions to protect patients, advance equity, and improve health care industry regulation and transparency
State of Working Washington
Economic Update: Inflation and Family Budgets
Part 5/5: Prices for child care, rent, and health insurance have risen faster than wages for years
State of Working Washington
Economic Update: Wealth Inequality
Part 4/5: The gap between the top 1% and everyone else in the U.S. continues to widen