February 27, 2024
Hey Congress: “Scrap the Cap” to Strengthen Social Security for Future Generations
It's time for everyone to pay the same Social Security tax rate – on all of their income
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Healthy Communities
February 22, 2024
Why Is Health Care Declining in Washington? Look to Hospital Consolidation
People are hurting in our state. And it’s no accident.
Funding Public Services
February 7, 2024
Washington Future Fund Gains Grassroots Momentum
The Washington Future Fund, also known as baby bonds, is getting noticed.
An Inclusive Economy
February 2, 2024
What is REET and Why Do We Need to Reform It?
Washington State lawmakers have the chance to make a progressive tax more progressive and provide a permanent funding source for affordable housing
Progressive Tax Reform
January 23, 2024
Report: Washington no longer has the most regressive tax structure in the nation
This is both cause for celebration and a call to action
Retirement Security
January 22, 2024
“Washington Saves” legislation won’t solve our retirement security crisis. Lawmakers should pass it anyway.
The details of this auto IRA policy matter.
Research Feed
State of Working Washington
Economic Update: Employment and the Labor Force
Part 1/5: Unemployment continues to decline -- but there's substantial room for improvement.
Paid Family and Medical Leave
Improving Access to Washington’s Paid Family & Medical Leave Program
SB 5649 factsheet
State of Working Washington
Washington’s Economy is (Slowly) Adding Jobs, but an Equitable Recovery is a Long Way Off
To rebuild, we need to create good jobs, eliminate structural barriers to employment, and value caregiving
Paid Family and Medical Leave
BIPOC Women’s Experiences Using Washington’s Paid Family & Medical Leave Program
EOI and Families of Color Seattle conducted listening sessions on BIPOC’s experiences with PFML - here's what we learned