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

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Featured Research

An important policy for immigrant workers
Blog Post
Targeted Universalism: Policy & Practice
A primer from the Haas Institute for a Fair and Inclusive Society
Taxing capital gains helps repair economic racism
Blog Post
Balance the Tax Code with the Working Families Tax Credit
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ICYMI: 2019 Post Session Chat on Facebook Live
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Inspiring Growth: The Budget & Policy Center’s Impact in 2018
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"Want to save small businesses? Fix WA's tax code"
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Final budget reflects a modest move away from austerity budgeting
Lawmakers’ spending plan will make promising investments in communities

By Kelli Smith - May 08, 2019
An important policy for immigrant workers

By Melinda Young-Flynn - May 01, 2019
Budget compromise leaves unfinished business on tax reform

By Misha Werschkul - April 27, 2019
Guest post: Let the rich pay our share in taxes

By Sharon Chen from the Progress Alliance board, and Chris Hughes from the Economic Security Project - April 25, 2019
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