Washington Policy Center

Our Mission

Washington Policy Center improves the lives of Washingtonians by promoting high-quality, non-partisan, evidence-based research to advance policy solutions for a better Washington state.

About 

Washington Policy Center (WPC) is a non-profit, non-partisan, independent public policy think tank in Washington state. WPC works to improve the lives of Washingtonians by providing high-quality, free-market policy solutions. We bring a reliable and trustworthy free-market perspective to the public policy debate in Washington state. 

With a full-time staff of 25 and an annual budget of over $5 million, the work of WPC is primarily driven by our eight research centers: Center for Agriculture, Center for Education, Center for Energy and the Environment, Center for Government Reform, Center for Health Care, Center for Small Business, the Coles Center for Transportation, and Center for Worker Rights. At WPC, we believe ideas, supported by sound research and promoted through publications, community events, and the media, over time, create an environment in which policymakers and citizens make sound public policy decisions for everyone in Washington state.

Women Who Build Washington

A new leadership series from Washington Policy Center

Washington Policy Center's Women Who Build Washington leadership series is bringing influential changemakers together to exchange ideas, elevate female voices, and champion a free‑market future for our state.  Women Who Build Washington grew from a demand for women-centered spaces that foster meaningful dialogue, mentorship, and connection across industries. What began as a standalone event in Spokane quickly revealed a broader need: women across Washington are seeking opportunities to engage with peers, share experiences, and access networks that support professional and entrepreneurial growth. In response, Washington Policy Center partnered with Gallegher to expand the series and bring Women Who Build Washington to every corner of our state, from Yakima to Bellevue, Spokane, and more. 

Women Who Build Washington serves as a platform to bring together leaders who are driving innovation, advancing opportunity, and shaping the future of Washington state. Join us in Spokane on September 11th, and Yakima on November 10th!