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Video/Webinar Testimony | Supporting HB 2100 to establish the Well Washington fund
Blog Post Governor makes large-scale program cuts in proposed supplemental budget
Blog Post An opportunity economy requires bold choices from state lawmakers
Blog Post Our 2026 legislative agenda leads with equity
Fact Sheet The Budget and Policy Center’s 2026 legislative agenda
Fact Sheet Financial stability in the first years of life sets the foundation for a stronger future
Blog Post Lifting people out of poverty so they can meet their basic needs requires progressive revenue
Blog Post Washington state must keep families safe and together by strengthening our data privacy laws
Blog Post “Trump Accounts” are performative equity that would widen the wealth gap
Blog Post Cuts would make life harder for everyday people, while the rich get richer
Blog Post This Tax Day, it’s time to get real about fixing our tax code
Blog Post Protecting our immigrant neighbors is essential for our collective well-being
Brief/Report The economic and fiscal impacts of mass deportation
Blog Post Doing your taxes is easier than ever, thanks to Direct File
Video/Webinar Testimony in support of Wage Replacement Program for Undocumented Workers
Blog Post A wage replacement program for undocumented workers boosts the economy
Blog Post Gov. Inslee’s final budget is a playbook for how to protect the well-being of people in our state
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 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
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