No state is better positioned to invest in a quick and robust recovery than Washington.Our secret weapon? Taxing the rich. – Nick Hanauer
I was in the Legislature during the Great Recession when we decided to repeal bills, delay new legislation and deeply cut spending to balance the budget. That approach proved to be wrong. – Former Rep. Ruth Kagi
Make no mistake—austerity measures are the exact opposite of what we should be doing. They will only perpetuate the economic contagion caused by this pandemic. – State Senator Joe Nguyen
History shows that the big cuts to state budgets deepen and prolong recessions. – Former Rep. Jessyn Farrell
Slashing state budgets disproportionately impacts families of color — and could extend the recession– Paul Constant
Mitch McConnell’s track record shows he’d rather bail out corporations and the wealthy at the expense of everyday Americans’ futures – Paul Constant
