February 24, 2026
Is 9.9% actually high? A guide to marginal versus effective tax rates
Even with the Millionaires Tax, Washington’s top earners would pay among the lowest effective state income tax rates in the country.
Blog Feed
Fairness
February 17, 2026
Washington is wealthier than ever, but we’re not paying it forward
Recent state budgets are historically low relative to our collective ability to pay.
Fairness
February 6, 2026
What you need to know about the Millionaires Tax
Five questions and answers about a bill that would finally tax the rich.
Progressive Revenue
January 8, 2026
An opportunity economy requires bold choices from state lawmakers
Fairness
October 14, 2025
Opportunity for many is out of reach
New data shows racial earnings gap worsens in Washington
EOI
May 19, 2025
A year of reflections, a path forward
Read EOI Executive Director's 2025 Changemaker Dinner speech
Research Feed
State of Working Washington
Housing affordability: How does renting and owning compare in Washington?
Renters and homeowners both struggle with being cost burdened
State of Working Washington
Homeownership in Washington: Out of reach of most occupations
Home prices are outpacing wages
State of Working Washington
Buying a home is harder for BIPOC Washingtonians
Lower wages for Black and Latine Washingtonians create a housing equity gap
State of Working Washington
Who can afford to buy a home in Washington?
Fewer jobs pay enough to buy a home in Washington. What does that mean for the economy?