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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

Innovating Inclusion: A New Wave of State Activism to Include Immigrants in Social Safety Nets
Center for Migration Studies
Lawmakers act to balance state tax code by passing capital gains tax
Blog Post
Final budget proposal gets Washington state closer to an inclusive economy
Blog Post
The Working Families Tax Credit to be enacted in Washington state
Blog Post
The Recovery Rebate would help support gender equity
Fact Sheet

The Buzz

Opinion: Balancing Washington’s tax code will increase competitive advantage
Puget Sound Business Journal
Meeting the moment: Our impact in 2020
Brief/Report
Celebrating 15 years of progress!
budgetandpolicy.org
Inslee Signs Capital Gains Tax, Working Families Tax Credit Bills
Patch
Boosted by economic recovery, WA Legislature budget deal raises taxes, boosts spending by more than $5 B
The Seattle Times

Schmudget Blog

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The Working Families Tax Credit will reduce hardship across Washington
Tax credits and flexible cash policies can help more people live with economic dignity

By Margaret Babayan - July 16, 2021
Getting rid of legal financial obligations can protect the economic security of thousands of Washingtonians

By Evan Walker - July 14, 2021
New reforms bring balance and equity to state’s tax code and economy

By Andy Nicholas, Liz Olson, and Margaret Babayan - July 07, 2021
Greater investment in kids needed to help them thrive after the pandemic

June 21, 2021
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