Economic Opportunity Institute

It's your last chance to join us!

This is the final week to register for our 2026 Changemakers Dinner on May 7th.
Join the lawmakers who helped pass the Millionaires Tax, the policy experts behind the strategy, and the advocates who built the momentum. This is your chance to be in the room with people shaping Washington’s future.

And this year… We’re raising the stakes ✈️

Enter our Alaska Airlines raffle for a chance to win two round-trip tickets anywhere they fly. With only 100 raffle tickets available and no purchase limit, the odds are ever in your favor. Don’t wait. Secure your seat today: https://tinyurl.com/2026changemakers

🗓️ Thursday, May 7th
📍 Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center
🕠 Doors at 5:30 p.m. | Program begins promptly at 6:45 p.m.
⏳ Registration closes April 28!

This year’s Changemakers Dinner comes at a pivotal moment. As we push to undo almost a century of regressive tax policy and invest in the systems our communities need, we are reminded that progress is driven by people willing to challenge the status quo and fight for something better.

Will you join us for the wonkiest night in town? RSVP today https://tinyurl.com/2026changemakers

We won big in Washington for progressive revenue.

The Millionaires Tax is now law, and our momentum is real. This work only happens because of people like you. This year, we’ve seen what collective power can do to create real progress for the people in our state. Now it’s time to come together to celebrate! On May 7 at Changemakers, we get to reflect and be in community with the people making these wins possible.

Join us for a night of connection, joy, and shared vision! You won’t want to miss:
🤩 a keynote conversation with Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and our very own progressive revenue expert and professHER Annie Kucklick
🤩 unique silent auction items
🤩 a chance to win 2️⃣ round-trip tickets to anywhere Alaska Airlines flies
🤩 and being in a room full of folks like you who are committed to fairness, care, and opportunity for all.

Let’s celebrate how far we’ve come and help us prepare for what’s next! Get your ticket today: http://tinyurl.com/2026changemakers

Earlier this week, the governor signed the Millionaires Tax into law. This is a historic step in fixing Washington's upside-down tax code and building an economy that truly works for everyone.

✅ The Millionaires Tax will save a working parent of two young children tens of thousands of dollars annually, thanks to the preservation and addition of cost-saving programs.

✅ The Millionaires Tax will put hundreds of dollars back into students' pockets with the expansion of the Working Families Tax Credit.

✅ The Millionaires Tax will support small business owners with the most substantial small-business tax breaks in state history by doubling the Business and Occupation (B&O) tax credit and increasing the B&O tax return filing threshold to $250,000.

Thank you to everyone who supported this work, including advocates like you!

As the 2026 legislative session is now behind us, we want to thank each of you for your engagement, support, and advocacy. Each year, we are reminded that no good policy is inevitable – it takes thousands of people deciding to push in the right direction, for many days, weeks, months, and, in the case of the Millionaires Tax, decades. Thank you for making that decision with us. We literally couldn’t do it without you.

Read more reflections from our legislative director, Sam Hatzenbeler: https://prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/EA/EA019/1/115133/qxGB8QjVmLchouhabn57mjKmoNrDS-i6cHU3_dXSCPJ_archive

And don't miss future communications, as we already begin planning for the next big win. Sign up for our email list to stay up-to-date this interim on our latest research and advocacy efforts: https://secure.everyaction.com/-3-vK_3-gkybt8M2dC-rng2

Nannies, Housekeepers, and Other Domestic Workers to Gain State Protections in WA After years of organizing, Washington’s Domestic Workers Bill of Rights will bring minimum wage, overtime and job protections to nannies, housekeepers and gardeners statewide starting in 2027.

Not too shabby!

Tonight, we are celebrating history. The Millionaires Tax passed out of the House 51-46 after nearly 25 consecutive hours of debate.

Tomorrow, we will continue to fight for economy justice and an economy that works for everyone.