Wealth & Opportunity
In an inclusive economy, everyone – especially Black, Indigenous and other people of color who face barriers to opportunity because of historically racist policies like discriminatory banking practices – would have the means for a lifetime of economic security. Lawmakers must protect funding for programs that help people in Washington not only make ends meet, but also save for the future.
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Blog Post State funding for economic security is like a broken record
Blog Post New taxes on those of us with financial abundance will create a healthier society
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Video/Webinar Working Families Tax Credit Presentation at House Finance Committee Meeting
Blog Post Workers’ rights advocates in Washington lead the way for the nation
Video/Webinar Testimony: Congressional Hearing on Economic Disparity
Fact Sheet Qué necesita saber sobre la Initiative 1929 (Iniciativa 1929)
Fact Sheet What to know about Initiative 1929
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Video/Webinar WA Lawmakers must pass a capital gains tax NOW
Fact Sheet Why now is the time to pass a tax on extraordinary profits
Fact Sheet Closing the Tax Break on Capital Gains for an Equitable Recovery
Brief/Report A Just Recovery Requires Lawmakers Include Immigrants
Fact Sheet Cash stimulus must be a part of Washington’s recovery
Blog Post Lawmakers must continue to support people’s economic security during this public health crisis
Blog Post It’s time for a statewide Child Savings Account program
Fact Sheet Child Savings Accounts put more kids on track for success in education
Brief/Report Reinvest in WorkFirst/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Fact Sheet Reformar el código de impuestos de Washington en pos de la justicia racial y económica
Fact Sheet Reforming Washington’s tax code to advance racial and economic justice
Video/Webinar Testimony to WA Labor & Industries on overtime protections
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Video/Webinar 2019 Legislative Session Wrap-Up