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The Washington State Budget & Policy Center works to advance the economic well-being of all Washingtonians.

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COVID-19

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COVID Analyses & Resources

Featured Research

Investments today can lead to better health tomorrow
Brief/Report
WA lawmakers must pave the way for an equitable recovery from COVID-19
Fact Sheet
2020 KIDS COUNT Data Book: State Trends in Child Well-Being
Annie E. Casey Foundation
Fighting Anti-Blackness Through Budget Justice
PolicyLink
See our principles for responding to the economic crisis
Washington State Budget & Policy Center

The Buzz

Op-ed: We can improve public health by cleaning up Washington’s tax code
Washington State Wire
How Immigrant Essential Workers Are Finding Support During COVID-19
Yes! Magazine
The federal government abandoned us on coronavirus relief. What now?
Crosscut
The Washington State Budget & Policy Center’s Impact in 2019
Brief/Report

Schmudget Blog

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The 2020 census matters, and there’s still time to be counted
Washington communities deserve fair representation, federal funding, and good data

By Liz Olson - September 18, 2020
To support kids, support their caregivers

August 10, 2020
Washington needs targeted investment in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

By Evan Walker - August 04, 2020
Federal leaders must keep money flowing to support equitable economic recovery

By Julie Watts - July 28, 2020
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