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If lawmakers do not take action in 2027, the PFML program will run out of funds to pay benefits in the next few years.
The following is a speech from the Economic Opportunity Institute’s Executive Director, Rian Watt, given at the 2025 Changemakers Dinner on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
Immigrant communities are in danger. Currently, Washington does not provide an option for workers to take paid time off to address these dire circumstances.
Rep. Frank Chopp has left an incredible legacy in state government as the longest-serving Speaker of the House.
This session, we can close the job protection loophole.
Initiative Measure 1 will provide a higher minimum wage for more Burien workers over time.
We want to know what issues are top of mind for people across Washington, and then work together on policy solutions that make sense for all Washingtonians.
You don’t want to miss our 2025 Changemakers Dinner!
Enroll for Washington’s new Apple Health program, expanded to now provide low-cost health coverage to low-income immigrant families.
This Impact and Gratitude Report is a look back at the work that the Economic Opportunity Institute conducted from May 2023 to April 2024.
Following a months-long search, the Economic Opportunity Institute is excited to announce Rian Watt as our next Executive Director, starting April 22, 2024.
The 2024 legislative session wrapped up with a number of small but important wins for Washington’s workers and families
Join us on January 4th, 2024, at 4 pm to learn about the bills we will be working on.
At EOI, we are dedicated to advocating for statewide policies that support economic security for all Washingtonians.
The Economic Opportunity Institute (EOI) is seeking a new Executive Director.
We know that families look different across different communities. And those of us who work in policy saw the need to broaden access to this important program.
Quality affordable housing, accessible transit, reliable internet, and food access can all be major barriers to economic security for rural people.
As an organization influencing policy statewide, it’s vital that EOI listens to voices in communities across the state.
Jayanthi Ragubathi (she/her) brings with her a unique background in policy, fundraising leadership, and economic justice that we know will strengthen EOI’s work.
We’re bringing people together who want to see a financially secure future for all Washington retirees.
With great enthusiasm, we are pleased to share EOI’s 2022 Annual Report, highlighting the progress made by EOI’s dedicated team
The provocative new documentary, American Hospitals: Healing a Broken System, takes a close look at what’s been driving our health care system.
Are you looking to make a change – and make a difference?
This legislative session, EOI worked alongside so many inspiring and persistent partners to introduce and support important bills.
We can’t wait to celebrate the powerful work of our community and the significant policy strides we’ve made with you by our side.
We’re proud to announce Aaron Keating and Traci Underwood as interim co-Executive Directors effective May 1.
Under this cloud of reduced revenue, it was a struggle to advance policies that promote economic stability; however, there were some wins to celebrate.
Throughout her tenure at EOI, Summer used her strong relationship building skills to broaden and strengthen EOI’s network of partner organizations.
Lawmakers like to say that state budget proposals reflect the state’s values, but this year’s proposals fall short of ensuring adequate economic support for many Washingtonians.
Families and advocates around the state are celebrating a major win for tax justice today.
Two-thirds (67%) of Washington voters support raising taxes on the wealthiest individuals in our state.
Washington’s tax code is rated the most unfair in the nation for working people, with our lowest income residents paying six times more of their incomes in state and local taxes than the wealthiest.
This year, EOI will be working with a number of partners and stakeholders to introduce important bills to strengthen the core pillars of our economy