Lunchtime LEVinars

Welcome to Lunchtime LEVinars, free, interactive, online webinars on important and timely issues hosted by the League of Education Voters (LEV). These lunchtime webinars are designed to share information and build knowledge about the issues at the core of LEV’s policy priorities.

LEV will host each 30 to 60-minute webinar, which will include a 20–30 minute presentation by an expert from the field and 10 minutes of Q&A. Each webinar will be recorded and archived on our website.

 

Most Recent LEVinar

Washington Thriving: Supporting Child, Youth, and Young Adult Behavioral Health

Washington’s young people are facing growing behavioral health needs, and leaders across the state are working together to build a more coordinated, equitable system of support. Washington Thriving is our state’s new strategic plan for developing a Prenatal to 25 strategic plan for well-being that centers lived experience and outlines a statewide roadmap to improve behavioral health for children, youth, young adults, and their families.

This webinar features Washington state Representative Lisa Callan (D-5), Sarah Rafton, Policy & Advocacy Director at Behavioral Health Catalyst, and students from across Washington state. Together, they discuss the challenges young people face, key elements of the Washington Thriving plan, and House Bill 2429, which would help implement the plan by establishing statewide coordination, creating a leadership council, and aligning behavioral health efforts across agencies.

Learn how Washington can strengthen behavioral health supports from before birth through age 25 — and how community members, policymakers, and youth can help shape a healthier future for all.

Meet our student panelists:

  • Maya Morgan, a student at Shorewood High School in Shoreline Public Schools and a member of the Association of Washington Student Leaders (AWSL)
  • Katelyn Cockrum, a student at Monroe High School in the Monroe School District and a member of AWSL
  • Mason Grose, a student at Toutle Lake High School in the Toutle Lake School District and a member of AWSL

Moderated by Arik Korman, CEO of League of Education Voters.

Watch Now (captioning is available)

 

Upcoming LEVinar

Facts vs. Myths: Understanding Washington’s Millionaire’s Tax (Senate Bill 6346)

Join us for a timely and informative session unpacking Senate Bill 6346, Washington state’s proposed Millionaire’s Tax, which would establish a 9.9% income tax on annual earnings above $1 million. We will walk through what the bill actually does—including its projected revenue impact, who would be affected, how funds would support K-12 education, health care, childcare, and public defense services, and the tax relief provisions for small businesses and working families.

This free webinar will also tackle the most common misconceptions:

  • Does the tax apply to all income or only income above $1M?
  • Will it impact home sales or investment income?
  • Could the income tax threshold be lowered later?
  • Is it constitutional under Washington law?

Policy experts will separate realities from rumors, giving you the clear, factual information you need to understand what SB 6346 means for Washington taxpayers, communities, and the state’s long-term fiscal health. Students from across Washington state will ask questions and provide feedback.

Meet the panelists:

  • Duya Babu, a student at Eastlake High School in the Lake Washington School District and a member of the Association of Washington Student Leaders (AWSL)
  • Royalle Hill-Gonzalez, a student at Chiawana High School in the Pasco School District and a member of AWSL
  • Kaitlin Butterfield, a student at Reardan High School in the Reardan-Edwall School District and a member of AWSL
  • Kaitlyn Forehand, a student at Woodinville High School in the Northshore School District and a member of AWSL
  • Emily Vyhnanek, Associate Director of Campaigns at the Washington State Budget & Policy Center
  • Emma Scalzo, Executive Director of the Balance Our Tax Code Coalition

Moderated by League of Education Voters CEO Arik Korman.

Spanish interpretation and English closed captioning will be available.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026
12:30 – 1:30 pm

Register Now

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