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

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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

House & Senate offer a path to recovery in budget proposals

Blog Post

The Recovery Rebate would help support gender equity

Fact Sheet

A New Look at Taxes and Race at the State and Local Levels

Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy

The Buzz

Inslee Signs Capital Gains Tax, Working Families Tax Credit Bills

Patch

Capital gains tax signed into law in Washington

KING 5

Boosted by economic recovery, WA Legislature budget deal raises taxes, boosts spending by more than $5 B

The Seattle Times

WA Working Families to Get Boost from Tax-Credit Program

Public News Service

Opinion: Community members and advocates achieved a big victory for inclusive cash support

South Seattle Emerald

Schmudget Blog

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Lawmakers act to balance state tax code by passing capital gains tax

Budget & Policy Center research provided foundation for this policy win

April 25, 2021

Final budget proposal gets Washington state closer to an inclusive economy

April 24, 2021

Pop-up art installation in Olympia supports tax on capital gains

By Dujie Tahat - April 20, 2021

The Working Families Tax Credit to be enacted in Washington state

April 16, 2021

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