EOI Updates Help us build a brighter future for Washington January 1, 2021 / October 9, 2026 by Economic Opportunity Institute Update – we reached our goal! EOI has been advocating for the policies we need right now more than ever for the last 22 years, including accessible and affordable health care, progressive revenue, affordable and well-funded child care, and paid time off from work to care for one’s health or that of a loved one. […] Read more »
EOI Updates The governor’s budget takes first steps towards an equitable recovery – now let’s go further December 18, 2020 / October 26, 2026 by Emnet Getahun The state budget affects every aspect of our lives – from the quality of our schools to the cost of basic services and the prevalence of jobs in our communities. This year, as Washingtonians face staggering economic, health, and social hardship due to the pandemic, state budget choices will make an even greater impact on […] Read more »
EOI Updates The pathway to a strong recovery December 18, 2020 / October 26, 2026 by Economic Opportunity Institute Visit our 2021 Legislative Agenda page to stay up-to-date on the bills we are supporting this session. Washington State’s legislators face enormous challenges in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and recession. They also have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to address persistent economic, racial, gender, and regional inequality by investing in healthy communities and opportunity for all […] Read more »
EOI Updates The will of the people prevails November 6, 2020 / October 9, 2026 by John Burbank The President-Elect and Vice President–Elect promise to restore civility and hope to the federal government. However, we should not expect miracles, especially with the likelihood of divided federal decision-making, between the President, the Senate, and the House, not to mention the Supreme Court. The political climate and the results of this week’s historic election underscore […] Read more »
EOI Updates Secure the Long Term Care Act October 16, 2020 / October 9, 2026 by Economic Opportunity Institute Ballots went out this week, and this year your ballot includes an important measure that we at EOI support. We encourage you to vote to approve ESJR 8212 in order to secure The Long-term Care Act for all Washington seniors. Seventy percent of adults over the age of 65 will need some level of long-term […] Read more »
EOI Updates New beginnings at EOI September 20, 2020 / October 9, 2026 by John Burbank When I founded the Economic Opportunity Institute in 1998, I had a vision of a brighter future for our state – one of shared prosperity, economic security, and a good quality of life for every Washingtonian. We’ve made substantial progress towards that vision in the past 23 years, from implementing the country’s most progressive state […] Read more »
EOI Updates Remembering my friend bill Gates sr. September 18, 2020 / October 9, 2026 by John Burbank This week we lost a humble public citizen, Bill Gates Sr. Bill understood his responsibility to use his power for the benefit of the greater good, to work for a state and a world in which all people have a good quality of life. A child of the great depression, a graduate of Bremerton High […] Read more »
EOI Updates Rep. Pramila Jayapal joins PSARA for webinar September 18, 2020 / October 9, 2026 by Economic Opportunity Institute Join Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action (PSARA) for an engaging webinar featuring Rep. Pramila Jayapal Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, U.S. Representative for Washington’s 7th Congressional District and co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, will speak about the issues she looks forward to taking up in 2021 with a new Congress and under a new Administration. […] Read more »
EOI Updates John Burbank announces June 2021 retirement September 15, 2020 / October 9, 2026 by Aaron Keating Tonight, during a taped segment broadcast to guests at our 2020 Virtual Changemakers Dinner, Executive Director John Burbank announced his intention to retire at the end of June 2021. Since founding the Economic Opportunity Institute in 1998, John has helped lead the organization through many challenges — and to many successes — with the support […] Read more »
EOI Updates What’s at stake for Washington in November’s election September 11, 2020 / October 26, 2026 by Sam Hatzenbeler It’s easy to see why the vast majority of American voters say health care is one of their top priorities. Our system is plagued with exorbitant out of pocket costs, skyrocketing profits for pharmaceutical and insurance companies, a rising uninsurance rate, unequal access, and inadequate funding for mental health and substance abuse disorder services. Now […] Read more »
