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

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COVID-19

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

Fact Sheet

Addressing the Food Security Crisis in Washington

Northwest Harvest

2020 KIDS COUNT Data Book: State Trends in Child Well-Being

Annie E. Casey Foundation

Fighting Anti-Blackness Through Budget Justice

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See our principles for responding to the economic crisis

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Efforts to bring COVID-19 relief to undocumented workers gain traction

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Cash Stimulus In Washington State – The Investment Needed To Boost Our Economy

The Seattle Medium

The Washington State Budget & Policy Center’s Impact in 2019

Brief/Report

Opinion: Lawmakers must focus on building a just and inclusive economy for our state

South Seattle Emerald

Coronavirus recovery can’t lead to a more gentrified Seattle

Crosscut

Schmudget Blog

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Washington needs targeted investment in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

Investments in families with lower incomes would alleviate the economic pressure of COVID-19

By Evan Walker - August 04, 2020

Federal leaders must keep money flowing to support equitable economic recovery

By Julie Watts - July 28, 2020

Now is the time to invest in the health of Washington’s people and communities

By Margaret Babayan - July 22, 2020

Washington state’s essential workers deserve relief & real protections

By Liz Olson - July 20, 2020

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