Washington state remains a haven for reproductive justice
And there is more work to be done to expand and protect access to abortion care
By Sarah Dixit, Public Affairs Manager at Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho - June 01, 2022
Initiative 1929 is the wrong move for Washington state
Initiative would reduce investments in kids and give a tax cut to the wealthy
By Leila Reynolds & Tracy Yeung - April 18, 2022
Reflecting on progress and big questions after session
There were promising and disappointing outcomes of the short session
By April Dickinson - March 30, 2022
Congress must act to reinstate the expanded Child Tax Credit
Washington data shows impacts of Child Tax Credit and the need for more direct cash assistance
March 15, 2022
Final budget agreement makes important advances for Washington state
New funding is noteworthy, but budget was clouded by opaque decision-making process
By Tracy Yeung and Andy Nicholas - March 10, 2022
Court decision strikes blow to the well-being of Washington’s kids and families
Ruling won't stand in the way of efforts to create a more just and equitable tax code
By Misha Werschkul - March 01, 2022
WA lawmakers budget for communities’ long-term well-being
State House and Senate budget proposals boost and sustain funding for communities, largely reject calls for wasteful tax cuts
February 21, 2022
Legislators must increase opportunities for legal financial obligations (LFO) relief
Passing HB 1412 would bring LFO relief and advance economic, racial, and legal justice
By Evan Walker - February 18, 2022