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.
Revenue and Budget
News and interviews about budgets and revenue on Hacks & Wonks
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'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.