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Revenue and Budget

News and interviews about budgets and revenue on Hacks & Wonks

Journalist Amy Sundberg and Seattle Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck

As Federal Rights Rollbacks and Cuts Hit Home, Seattle Council Forms Crisis Response Committee

Federal funding cuts are already endangering regional power grid stability, threatening 4,490 Seattleites with housing loss, and hitting Head Start programs as ICE raids are increasing. Committee Chair Rinck warns of "dire" impacts as city scrambles to backfill potential $157 million funding gap.

Seattle Faces Major Budget Battles As Deficit Looms

Seattle Faces Major Budget Battles As Deficit Looms

As Seattle faces a $250M budget deficit, Amy Sundberg and BJ Last delve into Seattle's budget process and advocate for the Solidarity Budget to prioritize community needs.

Misha Werschkul of the Washington State Budget & Policy Center

Tackling Poverty with Misha Werschkul of the Washington State Budget & Policy Center

The Washington State Budget and Policy Center's Misha Werschkul outlines the organization's advocacy for an equitable state budget and policy agenda, including affordable housing, education funding, cash assistance programs, and progressive tax reform during the legislative session.

Seattle Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda

Seattle's Groundbreaking JumpStart Tax: A Solution for Economic Resilience and Equality

Seattle Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda discusses her work championing the JumpStart payroll tax to fund affordable housing, childcare, small business support, and climate initiatives. She emphasizes the importance of bold, progressive policies to address inequality and build a more equitable city.