WorkFirst/TANF must be restored in our state
Lawmakers should roll back program cuts that have worsened hardship for families in poverty
By Liz Olson - January 31, 2019
A small investment to help kids succeed
Child Savings Accounts put more kids on track for success in education
By Jennifer Tran and Melinda Young-Flynn - January 28, 2019
The pro-worker tool we need to fix our tax code
The Working Families Tax Credit would be a cost-of-living boost for nearly one million households
By April Dickinson - January 24, 2019
Governor’s forward-thinking budget plan sets the state up for a healthy future
Proposal would add new, progressive revenue to fix perennial budget shortfall
By Kelli Smith - December 15, 2018
New “public charge” proposal would harm Washington families
Federal policy proposal targets immigrants with low incomes and would reverberate across our communities
By Liz Olson - December 05, 2018
Washingtonians should be paid for the hours they work
Proposed updates to state overtime rules will improve work-life balance and increase income
By Liz Olson - November 29, 2018
Current revenue sources coming up short of what our communities need
To fund thriving communities, lawmakers will have to raise new revenue in the next legislative session
By Kelli Smith - November 20, 2018
It’s time to move Washington state forward
With the elections over, lawmakers need to focus on investing in thriving communities
By Misha Werschkul - November 07, 2018