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
Lawmakers act to balance state tax code by passing capital gains tax
Budget & Policy Center research provided foundation for this policy win
April 25, 2021
Final budget proposal gets Washington state closer to an inclusive economy
Statement from the Washington State Budget & Policy Center
April 24, 2021
Pop-up art installation in Olympia supports tax on capital gains
Work features artists from across Washington
By Dujie Tahat - April 20, 2021
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
Washington state’s debt-based driver’s license suspension laws mirror racist legal system
SB 5226 would reform driver’s license suspension policies that disproportionately harm Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and people of color
By Evan Walker - March 05, 2021
Washington state’s upside-down tax code is even more racist than you think
Lawmakers can’t stall on reforming a system that channels income to wealthy white households
By Andy Nicholas and Margaret Babayan - February 10, 2021
Legislators must improve unjust driver’s license suspension laws
Getting rid of debt-based license suspensions would bring relief to many Washingtonians
By Evan Walker - February 03, 2021
Our state’s recovery must include immigrant communities
State lawmakers must invest in immigrants excluded from federal relief & state benefit programs
By Liz Olson - February 02, 2021
Washington state needs a Recovery Rebate now
The Rebate – an updated Working Families Tax Credit – would provide cash to around 500,000 households
By Margaret Babayan - January 19, 2021
Governor’s budget a good start, but more must be done to meet urgent need
Washington lawmakers must act boldly this legislative session
By Margaret Babayan, policy analyst, and Andy Nicholas, senior policy fellow - December 23, 2020
