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Fact Sheet Immigrants are a vital part of Washington’s future
Fact Sheet Los inmigrantes son fundamentales para el futuro de Washington
Blog Post Direct cash can be the foundation for a brighter future
Brief/Report A vision for how direct cash can create an equitable foundation for all
Blog Post State election results reflect Washington’s progressive values
Blog Post Why these ballot initiatives are bad for Washington
Fact Sheet How the capital gains tax is funding communities throughout the state
Fact Sheet Capital gains tax creates jobs, supports economic growth
Blog Post Fines and fees are a harmful and ineffective source of revenue for Washington courts
Blog Post Newly arrived refugees and asylum seekers are essential to Washington
Blog Post The 2024 legislative session’s small victories
Blog Post Visualizing the Working Families Tax Credit’s first-year impact
Blog Post Legislative budget proposals miss the mark
Blog Post New state revenue forecast shows ongoing need for progressive revenue
Blog Post A year into the Working Families Tax Credit’s launch, we are seeing impactful results
Blog Post Governor’s proposed supplemental budget focuses on behavioral health and housing resources
Blog Post Expanding the Working Families Tax Credit should start with seniors and young adults
Brief/Report The Working Families Tax Credit should support more low-income households
Blog Post Press release: Washington state no longer has worst tax code in U.S.
Blog Post Guaranteed basic income is the transformative policy Washington needs
Brief/Report Washington state needs a guaranteed basic income program
Chart/Graphic Presentation: Legal Financial Obligations (LFOs) as fees and user charges
Blog Post Data reveals immigrants are vital to Washington’s economy
Fact Sheet Expand the Working Families Tax Credit: Seniors and young adults need a cash boost
Brief/Report It’s time to close the loophole in Washington’s unclaimed property law
Blog Post Report: Unspent gift card funds should go back to consumers or communities
Blog Post Revenue forecast emphasizes need for additional progressive revenue sources
Blog Post New data shows direct-cash policies help more people meet basic needs
Chart/Graphic June 2023 Revenue Forecast: Resources still not keeping pace with community needs
Blog Post Final budget includes some key criminal legal system funding changes
Blog Post State funding for economic security is like a broken record
Brief/Report Building on progress: A snapshot of 2022
Blog Post New taxes on those of us with financial abundance will create a healthier society
Blog Post House and Senate budget proposals address criminal legal system impacts
Blog Post House budget makes a stronger push for economic security than the Senate
Blog Post Washington courts shouldn’t be funded off the backs of people who can’t pay fines and fees
Video/Webinar Testimony in support of technical fixes to Working Families Tax Credit (HB 1477)
Blog Post Legislators must eliminate youth fines and fees
Fact Sheet Lawmakers have a menu of options to fund community priorities
Fact Sheet WFTC/GBI/UI Fact Sheet 2023
Blog Post The Working Families Tax Credit is now open for applications!
Fact Sheet WFTC ITIN Filers Fact Sheet 2023
Blog Post Press release: Bill to fix age-based exclusion in state tax credit would help thousands in WA
Blog Post Washington Future Fund, or baby bonds, is an important tool to reduce racial wealth inequities
Video/Webinar Testimony in support of eliminating certain mandatory fines and fees (HB 1169)
Video/Webinar Testimony in support of creating the Evergreen Basic Income pilot program (HB 1045)
Brief/Report Amicus brief: The capital gains tax will help fix our state tax code