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

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It’s time for a Recovery Rebate

Fact Sheet

Why now is the time to pass a tax on extraordinary profits

Fact Sheet

Lawmakers must increase the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)/WorkFirst cash grant

Blog Post

Racial Wealth Divide in Seattle

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A Just Recovery Requires Lawmakers Include Immigrants

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Op-ed: State lawmakers have the right budget approach for our recovery

Washington State Wire

Inside the capital gains tax conversation

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The debate over capital gains tax intensifies after Senate passage

The Impact on TVW

WA Dems push for capital gains tax in a year when 'tax' doesn't seem like a bad word

NW News Network

Op-ed: Why direct cash is a critical mental health strategy

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Schmudget Blog

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House & Senate offer a path to recovery in budget proposals

Policymakers are listening to growing calls for new revenue and more investments

By Margaret Babayan, policy analyst, and Andy Nicholas, senior policy fellow - April 01, 2021

Washington state’s Recovery Rebate is part of nationwide momentum to include immigrants

By David Hlebain - April 01, 2021

Robust cash support will help ensure an inclusive recovery

By David Hlebain - March 18, 2021

Revenue forecasts don’t reflect the lived experience of communities

By Margaret Babayan and Andy Nicholas - March 17, 2021

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