Poverty & Basic Needs
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 Lawmakers must increase the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)/WorkFirst cash grant
Blog Post Legislators must improve unjust driver’s license suspension laws
Video/Webinar Testimony on WorkFirst/TANF in the Senate Human Svcs, Reentry & Rehab Cmte
Fact Sheet It’s time for a Recovery Rebate
Blog Post Washington needs targeted investment in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Fact Sheet WA lawmakers must pave the way for an equitable recovery from COVID-19
Blog Post Cash, food, & housing assistance play a critical role in COVID-19 recovery
Blog Post Envisioning a just and inclusive future for our state
Blog Post Lawmakers must continue to support people’s economic security during this public health crisis
Blog Post Kids and parents deserve a stronger WorkFirst/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program
Blog Post Stronger local tools are needed to address homelessness
Blog Post Progressive taxation can advance gender equity
Blog Post The Working Families Tax Credit can help reduce housing cost pressure
Fact Sheet The Working Families Tax Credit would support kids in early childhood
Brief/Report Reinvest in WorkFirst/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Blog Post Invest in neighborhoods, invest in kids
Blog Post Economic security programs help everyone thrive
Blog Post Protect SNAP to combat food insecurity
Blog Post Washington needs to ensure child population grows up strong
Blog Post Low blow: Trump proposal would increase economic hardship
Blog Post Budget in focus: Lawmakers made so-so investments in community health
Video/Webinar 2019 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
Video/Webinar Senate testimony on WorkFirst/TANF reinvestment