The state budget agreed to by the Legislature today delivers for 1 million kids in public schools, middle-class college students struggling to pay tuition bills, 300,000 Washingtonians now without health…
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Vibrant communities require strong families
Never forget the very real world behind raw budget numbers — always sound advice, especially in this day and age. House Democrats are keeping that reality in mind as we…
The reality of budget negotiations
This morning, Governor Inslee held a press conference and shared some hard truths about the reality of budget negotiations. It’s time for all sides to set aside their policy wish…
House and Senate lawmakers propose “significant compromise”
Leading lawmakers from the House and Senate united today behind a budget compromise that makes increased investments in education without shredding the safety net. “We’ve been meeting every day and…
School funding in jeopardy without estate tax bill
Washington state has had some form of an estate tax since 1901. Currently, taxes are imposed on estates of $2 million or more, which is assessed on roughly 300 wealthy…