Poverty & Basic Needs
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 Protect SNAP to combat food insecurity
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Video/Webinar 2019 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
Video/Webinar Senate testimony on WorkFirst/TANF reinvestment
Blog Post Punitive WorkFirst policies disproportionately harm families of color
Blog Post WorkFirst/TANF must be restored in our state
Fact Sheet WorkFirst Cuts Must be Rolled Back
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Video/Webinar Senate Human Services Committee hearing on WorkFirst caseload declines
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Brief/Report Why Families Fall Behind While Working to Get Ahead
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