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

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Raising new revenue to invest in communities will spur recovery

Fact Sheet

2020 KIDS COUNT Report: Kids, Families and COVID-19

Annie E. Casey Foundation

Investments today can lead to better health tomorrow

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WA lawmakers must pave the way for an equitable recovery from COVID-19

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Fighting Anti-Blackness Through Budget Justice

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Public Investments Key to WA Governor's Recovery Vision

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New revenue would boost state GDP, add 66,000 new jobs

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Now hiring: State Policy Fellowship

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See our priorities for the 2021 legislative session

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Budget Matters 2020 opening panel conversation: "Where we go from here."

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Schmudget Blog

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Washington state needs a Recovery Rebate now

The Rebate – an updated Working Families Tax Credit – would provide cash to around 500,000 households

By Margaret Babayan - January 19, 2021

It is critical to our future to protect the democratic process & dismantle white supremacy

January 15, 2021

Governor’s budget a good start, but more must be done to meet urgent need

By Margaret Babayan, policy analyst, and Andy Nicholas, senior policy fellow - December 23, 2020

New data emphasize need to prioritize support for kids of color during pandemic

December 15, 2020

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