The Working Families Tax Credit to be enacted in Washington state
In an historic win, nearly one in six households will receive an annual Recovery Rebate
April 16, 2021
House & Senate offer a path to recovery in budget proposals
Policymakers are listening to growing calls for new revenue and more investments
By Margaret Babayan, policy analyst, and Andy Nicholas, senior policy fellow - April 01, 2021
Washington state’s Recovery Rebate is part of nationwide momentum to include immigrants
A growing number of states are making cash assistance inclusive of ITIN filers
By David Hlebain - April 01, 2021
Robust cash support will help ensure an inclusive recovery
State lawmakers must make cash support broadly available to people, regardless of employment or immigration status
By David Hlebain - March 18, 2021
Revenue forecasts don’t reflect the lived experience of communities
Lawmakers must rebalance our tax code to ensure all communities can thrive in the years ahead
By Margaret Babayan and Andy Nicholas - March 17, 2021
Lawmakers must increase the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)/WorkFirst cash grant
TANF benefits, largely unchanged since 1996, are inadequate to support family well-being
By Liz Olson - March 12, 2021
More evidence shows that tax credits are good for health
Policies that provide cash assistance can improve physical and mental health for kids and parents
By Tracy Yeung - March 12, 2021
Important progress happening on tax justice and racial justice
Now policymakers must move key bills forward to sign into law
March 11, 2021