EOI Updates Big news! EOI names summer Stinson as incoming executive director May 5, 2021 / October 9, 2026 by Economic Opportunity Institute Following founding Executive Director John Burbank’s retirement announcement in September of 2020, the Board set out to find someone with the right vision and experience to lead EOI into the future. We have found that leader in Board Secretary, progressive advocate, and long-time friend of EOI, Summer Stinson. Bringing over twenty-five years of leadership experience in law and […] Read more »
EOI Updates New data makes (another) case for WA capital gains tax May 3, 2021 / October 26, 2026 by Aaron Keating The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis recently published new personal income data that make a strong case for Washington’s new capital gains tax. The numbers highlight a long-running trend: On the whole, Washingtonians are getting less of their income from paychecks (wages and salaries) and more from capital gains (dividends/interest) and rent. At the close […] Read more »
EOI Updates A banner year for health care reform April 29, 2021 / October 26, 2026 by Sam Hatzenbeler Washington’s 2021 legislative session was a banner year for health care reform, from advancing universal coverage, to creating health care subsidies, to expanding Medicaid coverage. Advocates were cautious at the outset of 2021, given the challenges of conducting a legislative session exclusively online. It was unclear what we might be able to achieve, especially given […] Read more »
EOI Updates Victory! Major investments in compensation and health coverage for essential child care workers April 28, 2021 / October 26, 2026 by John Burbank Great news! Washington’s legislature passed a budget that makes major investments for child care workers in their compensation and health care – thanks to our mutual efforts working together for the health, economic security, and respect of child care workers. Increased compensation: The state budget passed by the Legislature includes $360 million for child care […] Read more »
EOI Updates A powerful and historic legislative session April 28, 2021 / October 30, 2026 by Marilyn Watkins Steps toward racial equity were in the forefront throughout the session, including automatic restoration of voting rights and multiple measures to rein in excessive use of force and hold police accountable. Read more »
EOI Updates The wealth tax moves forward! April 1, 2021 / October 26, 2026 by John Burbank Something big happened on Wednesday! The House Finance Committee of Washington’s State Legislature, led by Chairwoman Noel Frame, approved a Wealth Tax on the extraordinary investment holdings of billionaires. This is a major step toward a more fair state tax system, capable of supporting the services we all need to thrive together. Washington is one […] Read more »
EOI Updates Budgets from Senate and house Democrats take steps towards a fair tax code for Washington March 27, 2021 / October 26, 2026 by Marilyn Watkins The state budget proposals just released by Washington’s Senate and House Democrats take steps toward a fairer tax code and make critical investments in individuals and working families hardest hit by the pandemic. This combination of moving toward a more balanced tax system and investments in Washington’s people is the right medicine to build a […] Read more »
EOI Updates Equal pay day obscures struggles of women of color March 24, 2021 / October 9, 2026 by Economic Opportunity Institute Read more »
EOI Updates The American rescue plan: The most significant step for health care affordability since Obamacare March 12, 2021 / October 26, 2026 by Sam Hatzenbeler The American Rescue Plan, the latest in a series of federal relief packages, aims to rebuild America in the midst of dual health and economic crises. President Biden signed the $1.9 trillion package into law Thursday, March 11th, after it passed Congress without a single Republican vote. The package brings critical and timely relief when […] Read more »
EOI Updates Economic equity requires bold action from state legislators March 10, 2021 / October 9, 2026 by Economic Opportunity Institute Read more »
