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Events

April 14, 2022

Register Now for EOI’s 2022 Legislative Wrap Up Event!

Join us as we recap the wins and challenges from the 2022 legislative session!

An Inclusive Economy

March 11, 2022

2022 Legislative Session Review

Washington legislators made good decisions but the measures passed will not reverse the 40-year trend of growing income inequality.

Equal Pay

March 10, 2022

Equal Pay Day 2022: Work Still Remains to Advance Gender Equity

Women’s history month and Equal Pay Day give us the opportunity to celebrate progress, and acknowledge the collective work we have ahead. 

Progressive Tax Reform

March 7, 2022

More than Meets the Eye: A Closer Look at Washington’s Economic Forecast and Budget

The way we talk about and report on the economy and the state budget often masks underlying problems

Progressive Tax Reform

March 3, 2022

We Must Defend Capital Gains and Invest in Washington’s Kids and Future

It's time to rethink how we invest in communities and our collective future

Funding Public Services

February 25, 2022

We Need an Ambitious Budget to Help our All People and Communities Thrive

If ever there was a time to invest deeply in our people and basic services, it’s now.

Research Feed

Inclusive Health Access
Health Coverage in Washington State

An Overview of Washington’s Health Care System

Column
Where to Turn If COVID Puts You in Financial Straits

Government and non-profit organizations across the state are ready to help in this crisis

A Fair Deal at Work
Paid Leave in Washington Fact Sheet

Know the difference between paid sick days and paid family and medical leave

State of Working Washington
Unemployment is at a 40-year low — why aren’t wages rising more?

There's some slack in the labor market -- and a lack of worker bargaining power