June 5, 2024
How Washington’s Paid Leave Benefits Queer and BIPOC Families
Under PFML, Chosen Family is Family
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Progressive Tax Reform
May 24, 2024
Report: First Findings from the Legislature’s Wealth Tax Study
What the Department of Revenue has learned exploring wealth tax proposals from other states and countries
A Fair Deal at Work
May 24, 2024
Why Seattle’s City Council is Considering Delivering Poverty Wages to Gig Workers
Due to corporate pressure, Seattle’s new PayUp ordinance might be rolled back just 6 months after taking effect
An Inclusive Economy
May 2, 2024
Baby Bonds: A Step Toward Racial and Economic Equity
The Washington Future Fund would bring this innovative, anti-racist policy to the Evergreen State
Healthy Communities
April 26, 2024
What is WA Cares and Why Does It Matter for Washingtonians?
We need to defend this important policy from billionaires looking to save a buck
EOI
April 17, 2024
2023-24 Impact and Gratitude Report
Reflecting on a year of progress and transition at the Economic Opportunity Institute
Research Feed
State of Working Washington
Fewer Occupations Pay Enough to Rent in Washington
Home buying is unaffordable - but rent isn't much better
State of Working Washington
Lower wages for Black and Hispanic workers in Washington make rent less affordable
State of Working Washington
Report: Fewer jobs pay enough to rent in Washington
Data show that, since the pandemic, it's become even harder to rent in Washington
State of Working Washington
Rent is Increasing in Washington – But Wages Are Not
A new report shows that while rental increases are common, wages are not keeping pace