Policy choices can build a strong foundation for the lifelong health of kids
New KIDS COUNT brief highlights benefits of social and economic programs on children’s health beyond the pandemic
By Tracy Yeung | November 18, 2021
Washington’s long-term care plan is essential and must be protected
WA Cares is the country’s first affordable and reliable public benefit for long-term care services
By Tracy Yeung & Andy Nicholas | September 13, 2021
The expanded Child Tax Credit’s broad-based access to cash must be made permanent
The current, fully refundable credit is an historic policy shift that should be further improved
By David Hlebain, Margaret Babayan, and Emily Vyhnanek - August 30, 2021
The numbers are in: State investments and federal stimulus put Washington on a real path toward recovery
Tangible, long-overdue budget improvements were made this year, thanks to the hard work of advocates
By Margaret Babayan, senior policy analyst, and Andy Nicholas, senior fellow - August 17, 2021
The Working Families Tax Credit will reduce hardship across Washington
Tax credits and flexible cash policies can help more people live with economic dignity
By Margaret Babayan - July 16, 2021
Getting rid of legal financial obligations can protect the economic security of thousands of Washingtonians
New report highlights need to end the inequitable system of fines and fees that disproportionately harms low-income people of color
By Evan Walker - July 14, 2021
New reforms bring balance and equity to state’s tax code and economy
Capital gains wealth tax, Working Families Tax Credit, and investments in kids will boost recovery, enhance quality of life
By Andy Nicholas & Liz Olson & Margaret Babayan | July 07, 2021
Greater investment in kids needed to help them thrive after the pandemic
New KIDS COUNT report highlights many kids in Washington struggle to meet basic needs
June 21, 2021