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The Budget & Policy Center’s 2020 Legislative Agenda
Fact Sheet
How Washington’s tax code can help advance racial justice
Blog Post
Tax credits for working families gaining steam in Washington and U.S.
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Trump rule will harm families, perpetuate trauma against immigrant communities
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The Buzz

Opinion: Temporary assistance for needy families can be a lifeline
Seattle Times
OPINION: The Tax Code Should Advance Racial Justice
South Seattle Emerald
King County Council Lunch and Learn: Advancing racial equity through tax policy
Fishing for equity in a regressive tax system
Real Change
Here’s how new study rates WA on well-being of our state’s children
Seattle Times

Schmudget Blog

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Lawmakers should build on governor’s 2020 budget proposal
A short session and election-year politics shouldn’t get in way of prioritizing communities

By Andy Nicholas, senior fellow, and Margaret Babayan, policy analyst - January 16, 2020
The number of Washingtonians without insurance is growing

By Evan Walker, Betty Jane Narver Policy Fellow - December 04, 2019
A path forward to new Washington economy

November 07, 2019
Invest in neighborhoods, invest in kids

By Liz Olson - October 04, 2019
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