February 22, 2024
Why Is Health Care Declining in Washington? Look to Hospital Consolidation
People are hurting in our state. And it’s no accident.
Blog Feed
Funding Public Services
February 7, 2024
Washington Future Fund Gains Grassroots Momentum
The Washington Future Fund, also known as baby bonds, is getting noticed.
An Inclusive Economy
February 2, 2024
What is REET and Why Do We Need to Reform It?
Washington State lawmakers have the chance to make a progressive tax more progressive and provide a permanent funding source for affordable housing
Progressive Tax Reform
January 23, 2024
Report: Washington no longer has the most regressive tax structure in the nation
This is both cause for celebration and a call to action
Retirement Security
January 22, 2024
“Washington Saves” legislation won’t solve our retirement security crisis. Lawmakers should pass it anyway.
The details of this auto IRA policy matter.
A Fair Deal at Work
January 17, 2024
Which Costs More: Shoplifting or Wage Theft? The Answer Might Surprise You
Wage theft continues to rob workers - but Washington is stepping up
Research Feed
State of Working Washington
Economic Update: Inflation and Family Budgets
Part 5/5: Prices for child care, rent, and health insurance have risen faster than wages for years
State of Working Washington
Economic Update: Wealth Inequality
Part 4/5: The gap between the top 1% and everyone else in the U.S. continues to widen
State of Working Washington
Economic Update: Workers’ Wages and Corporate Profits
Part 3/5: Recent wage gains for workers are dwarfed by growth in corporate profits
State of Working Washington
Economic Update: Business and Jobs
Part 2/5: While high-wage sectors have grown, low- and moderate-wage jobs are still making up pandemic losses