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How Washington’s tax code can help advance racial justice
Blog Post
Tax credits for working families gaining steam in Washington and U.S.
Blog Post
Trump rule will harm families, perpetuate trauma against immigrant communities
Blog Post
It is Time to Decolonize Data
A blog post from Montana Budget & Policy Center

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We're seeking a Working Families Tax Credit Campaign Manager. Apply now.
Washington will lift some restrictions on public assistance for families in poverty
KNKX
Here’s how new study rates WA on well-being of our state’s children
Seattle Times
What this year’s state tax reforms say about investing in healthy communities
Seattle Times

Schmudget Blog

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Invest in neighborhoods, invest in kids
KIDS COUNT report shows nearly 70,000 Washington kids live in communities with high poverty rates

By Liz Olson - October 04, 2019
How Washington’s tax code can help advance racial justice

By Andy Nicholas - October 03, 2019
Economic security programs help everyone thrive

By Liz Olson - September 26, 2019
The Budget & Policy Center is growing!

September 25, 2019
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