Schmudget Blog

To support kids, support their caregivers

KIDS COUNT brief highlights the need to invest in child care workers and educators

August 10, 2020

Early Learning, Education, Equity, Federal Policy, KIDS COUNT

Washington needs targeted investment in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

Investments in families with lower incomes would alleviate the economic pressure of COVID-19

By Evan Walker - August 04, 2020

Economic Well-Being, Federal Policy, Poverty & Basic Needs

Federal leaders must keep money flowing to support equitable economic recovery

Republican COVID-19 relief plan doesn’t meet need of Washingtonians

By Julie Watts - July 28, 2020

Economic Well-Being, Federal Budget & Tax, Federal Policy

Now is the time to invest in the health of Washington’s people and communities

Our new brief offers state policy recommendations for the COVID-19 recovery

By Margaret Babayan - July 22, 2020

Cash Stimulus, Economic Well-Being, Healthy People & Communities, State Budget & Revenue

Washington state’s essential workers deserve relief & real protections

Black, Latinx, immigrant, & women workers are keeping our communities afloat

By Liz Olson - July 20, 2020

Economic Well-Being, Equity, Good Jobs, Healthy People & Communities

A conversation with the 2019-20 Narver Fellow

By April Dickinson - June 25, 2020

B&PC News

Cash, food, & housing assistance play a critical role in COVID-19 recovery

Strengthen public supports to stabilize Washington families

By Liz Olson - June 23, 2020

Economic Well-Being, Poverty & Basic Needs

Dismal economic forecast shows need for bold investments

Cutting public supports will only make things worse

By Andy Nicholas - June 18, 2020

Budget & Tax Analysis, State Budget & Revenue