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Strong communities, healthy families, and a thriving economy that benefit us all: That is the future we want for Washington state. Yet too many people are struggling to just get by. Our state legislature must enact policies that ensure everyone can afford the basics and live with dignity.

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Blog Post The Working Families Tax Credit application must prioritize accessibility By Leila Reynolds & Emily Vyhnanek - June 29, 2022

Blog Post Reversing Roe is a setback for reproductive, racial, and economic justice June 24, 2022

Fact Sheet Qué necesita saber sobre la Initiative 1929 (Iniciativa 1929) April 27, 2022

Blog Post Congress must act to reinstate the expanded Child Tax Credit March 15, 2022

Brief/Report It’s time to reform WA’s harmful system of fines and fees January 18, 2022

Blog Post Federal American Rescue Plan dollars can help Washington state invest in people, not policing By - November 22, 2021

Blog Post Policy choices can build a strong foundation for the lifelong health of kids By Tracy Yeung | November 18, 2021

Video/Webinar Top Three Things to love about the Build Back Better plan November 12, 2021

Blog Post Getting rid of legal financial obligations can protect the economic security of thousands of Washingtonians By - July 14, 2021

Blog Post Greater investment in kids needed to help them thrive after the pandemic June 21, 2021

Blog Post Robust cash support will help ensure an inclusive recovery By - March 18, 2021

Blog Post Lawmakers must increase the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)/WorkFirst cash grant By - March 12, 2021

Blog Post Legislators must improve unjust driver’s license suspension laws By - February 03, 2021

Video/Webinar Testimony on WorkFirst/TANF in the Senate Human Svcs, Reentry & Rehab Cmte January 26, 2021

Fact Sheet It’s time for a Recovery Rebate January 15, 2021

Blog Post Washington needs targeted investment in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families By - August 04, 2020

Fact Sheet WA lawmakers must pave the way for an equitable recovery from COVID-19 July 10, 2020

Blog Post Cash, food, & housing assistance play a critical role in COVID-19 recovery By - June 23, 2020

Blog Post Envisioning a just and inclusive future for our state April 15, 2020

Blog Post Lawmakers must continue to support people’s economic security during this public health crisis By Margaret Babayan, policy analyst, and Misha Werschkul, executive director - March 09, 2020

Blog Post Kids and parents deserve a stronger WorkFirst/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program By - February 13, 2020

Blog Post Stronger local tools are needed to address homelessness By - February 13, 2020

Blog Post Progressive taxation can advance gender equity By Margaret Babayan and Andy Nicholas - January 30, 2020

Blog Post The Working Families Tax Credit can help reduce housing cost pressure By - January 30, 2020

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