Advocacy Materials A strong care economy means a stronger business community November 3, 2026 / November 3, 2026 by Economic Opportunity Institute Affordable health care, child care, and paid leave help owners care for themselves and their families while keeping their businesses running. Read more »
Advocacy Materials Safeguard Paid Family & Medical Leave in 2027 October 30, 2026 / November 4, 2026 by Economic Opportunity Institute If lawmakers do not take action in 2027, the PFML program will run out of funds to pay benefits in the next few years. Read more »
Advocacy Materials I-645 threatens our most popular programs July 30, 2026 / October 30, 2026 by Annie Kucklick We can rebuild public services for health care, mental health, and education, and begin to adequately fund early learning and care by putting in place an excise tax on employer for their decisions to provide surplus compensation to executive employees. Read more »
Advocacy Materials The Millionaires Tax explained March 30, 2026 / October 30, 2026 by Economic Opportunity Institute The Millionaires Tax is a 9.9% tax on earnings over $1 million. Households and individuals with total yearly income below $1 million will not pay this tax. Read more »
Advocacy Materials Washington’s affordability crisis requires progressive revenue now January 30, 2026 / October 30, 2026 by Annie Kucklick Washington state has more households struggling to meet basic needs than in the Great Recession. Read more »
Advocacy Materials Leading on progressive revenue: 2026 legislative agenda January 12, 2026 / October 30, 2026 by Economic Opportunity Institute Together, we can lay the groundwork for the next decade of progressive policy in Washington state. Read more »
Advocacy Materials How we’re fighting back when immigrants are under attack March 30, 2025 / October 30, 2026 by Economic Opportunity Institute Immigrant communities are in danger. Currently, Washington does not provide an option for workers to take paid time off to address these dire circumstances. Read more »
Advocacy Materials Wealth building isn’t just for the wealthy February 28, 2025 / October 30, 2026 by Economic Opportunity Institute Many Washingtonians cannot benefit from generational wealth, like inheriting a home, having family members pay for school, or receiving a trust fund. Baby Bonds give young adults “start-up” funds to self-determine their future, ensuring every child gets benefits often exclusively reserved for the wealthy. Read more »
Advocacy Materials Change is coming: Our menu of progressive revenue solutions January 30, 2025 / October 30, 2026 by Economic Opportunity Institute Lawmakers need to act to fund the public good. Read more »
Advocacy Materials We’re fighting to improve Paid Family & Medical Leave January 30, 2025 / October 30, 2026 by Economic Opportunity Institute This session, we can close the job protection loophole. Read more »
