Washington state needs a Recovery Rebate now
The Rebate – an updated Working Families Tax Credit – would provide cash to around 500,000 households
By Margaret Babayan - January 19, 2021
Governor’s budget a good start, but more must be done to meet urgent need
Washington lawmakers must act boldly this legislative session
By Margaret Babayan, policy analyst, and Andy Nicholas, senior policy fellow - December 23, 2020
New data emphasize need to prioritize support for kids of color during pandemic
Pandemic “pain points” are worsening longstanding disparities, and they must be addressed
December 15, 2020
Lawmakers must change unjust driver’s license suspension policies
Current policies endanger public safety and entrap residents in a cycle of debt and economic hardship
By Evan Walker, policy analyst, and Andy Nicholas, senior policy fellow - November 30, 2020
Washingtonians call for bold action to support an inclusive economic recovery
Even as we await federal election results, people must advocate for key budget and revenue priorities
By Misha Werschkul and Jennifer Tran - November 04, 2020
The 2020 census matters, and there’s still time to be counted
Washington communities deserve fair representation, federal funding, and good data
By Liz Olson - September 18, 2020