As the leader of a statewide organization that advocates for a fair state tax code, I’m thrilled that state lawmakers have taken the bold step of proposing new forms of progressive revenue to address the state budget shortfall.

Along with more than 130,000 activists who’ve been clamoring for a fairer tax code, I’ve been working hard to make sure legislators understand what’s at stake as they write a state budget and fill a shortfall of $12 billion to $14 billion.

We’re asking: How will you make sure that the wealthiest people and corporations pay what they truly owe in taxes in order to avoid deep cuts and keep state programs funded?