The Budget & Policy Center is growing!
Exciting organizational changes are aimed at advancing economic well-being and racial equity
September 25, 2019
Protect SNAP to combat food insecurity
Too many Washingtonians still struggle to put food on the table
By Margaret Babayan and Jennifer Tran - September 20, 2019
Working Families Tax Relief Act is good for people who teach our kids and care for our loved ones
Millions of Washington workers would benefit from the federal proposal
By Margaret Babayan - August 30, 2019
“Public charge” rule threatens health of Washingtonians
The rule has widespread negative impacts
Washingtonians should oppose Trump proposal to take food away from families struggling to make ends meet
New rule would harm more than 175,000 people in our state
By Liz Olson - August 23, 2019
Tax credits for working families gaining steam in Washington and U.S.
Many proposals to provide income boosts to low-wage workers are moving forward
By Melinda Young-Flynn - August 16, 2019
Trump rule will harm families, perpetuate trauma against immigrant communities
“Public charge” rule will also cause significant economic and cultural loss in Washington
August 12, 2019
A small bright spot in Washington’s tax code
We’re smarter than many states when it comes to senior property tax exemptions
By Andy Nicholas - July 26, 2019