Kids and parents deserve a stronger WorkFirst/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program
Lawmakers should reinvest in basic support for families experiencing poverty
By Liz Olson - February 13, 2020
Stronger local tools are needed to address homelessness
King County payroll tax option is a good start, but more revenue is needed
By Andy Nicholas - February 13, 2020
KIDS COUNT: Invest in assets to build economic security for kids of color
State lawmakers should fund the Communities of Concern Commission
It’s time for a statewide Child Savings Account program
CSAs can help put more kids on track for success in education
By Jennifer Tran - February 05, 2020
All taxpayers should be eligible for the Working Families Tax Credit
Including Individual Tax Identification Number filers in the credit is paramount
By Margaret Babayan, policy analyst, and Emily Vyhnanek, Working Families Tax Credit coalition manager - February 03, 2020
Progressive taxation can advance gender equity
Our tax code harms women and nonbinary people; lawmakers can change that
By Margaret Babayan and Andy Nicholas - January 30, 2020
The Working Families Tax Credit can help reduce housing cost pressure
Policymakers can increase housing stability for Washingtonians this session
By Evan Walker - January 30, 2020
Lawmakers should build on governor’s 2020 budget proposal
A short session and election-year politics shouldn’t get in way of prioritizing communities
By Andy Nicholas, senior fellow, and Margaret Babayan, policy analyst - January 16, 2020
The number of Washingtonians without insurance is growing
State legislation aims to reverse a problematic trend in health care access
By Evan Walker - December 04, 2019
A path forward to a new Washington economy
Building a sustainable, equitable economy that creates shared economic well-being
By Deric Gruen, Marcy Bowers, and Misha Werschkul - November 07, 2019
Invest in neighborhoods, invest in kids
KIDS COUNT report shows nearly 70,000 Washington kids live in communities with high poverty rates
By Liz Olson - October 04, 2019
How Washington’s tax code can help advance racial justice
Reforming our inequitable tax code would help undo the damage of generations of racist policies, new brief shows
By Andy Nicholas - October 03, 2019
Economic security programs help everyone thrive
New Census data underscore need for investment in programs like WorkFirst and tax credits
By Liz Olson - September 26, 2019
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
Supreme Court rightly rules the census citizenship question is out for now
The fight continues to ensure a full and accurate count of Washington’s communities
By Jennifer Tran - June 27, 2019
Washington needs to ensure child population grows up strong
KIDS COUNT report reveals policymakers need to prioritize kids’ health, early learning, economic security
June 17, 2019
Low blow: Trump proposal would increase economic hardship
Lowering the poverty measure would make it less accurate and cut people off basic supports
By Julie Watts - June 13, 2019
A conversation with our Narver Fellow
Our new Betty Jane Narver Policy Fellow alumna talks about her time with us so far
By April Dickinson - June 07, 2019
How federal tax credits can fix income inequality in Washington
Forward-thinking federal proposals show how to boost incomes of millions of workers
By Kelli Smith - May 31, 2019
Budget in focus: Lawmakers made so-so investments in community health
The final state budget left many basic needs unmet
By Julie Watts - May 28, 2019
Final budget reflects a modest move away from austerity budgeting
Lawmakers’ spending plan will make promising investments in communities
By Kelli Smith - May 08, 2019
An important policy for immigrant workers
The Keep Washington Working Act is good for families and communities
By Melinda Young-Flynn - May 01, 2019
Budget compromise leaves unfinished business on tax reform
Statement: Budget can’t support community priorities without fixing the tax code
By Misha Werschkul - April 27, 2019
Guest post: Let the rich pay our share in taxes
It's time to tax capital gains and enact the Working Families Tax Credit
By Sharon Chen from the Progress Alliance board, and Chris Hughes from the Economic Security Project - April 25, 2019
Lawmakers need to make the tax code work for all working families
Shelving the Working Families Tax Credit would come at a huge cost
By Kelli Smith - April 23, 2019
Why are lawmakers being shortsighted with community investments?
Wrong-headed ‘austerity mindset’ won’t build a strong foundation for the future
By Misha Werschkul - April 18, 2019
Washington is close to making history on long-term care
First-in-nation program will help aging Washingtonians get access to care
By Liz Olson - April 16, 2019
Taxes make health happen
Your tax dollars fund investments that support healthy communities
By Margaret Babayan - April 15, 2019
Senate leaders push for a better tax code
Tax reform proposal would improve tax equity in Washington state
By Andy Nicholas - April 11, 2019
The sky-high cost of child care rivals tuition and rent
Lawmakers must address the child care affordability crisis
By Liz Olson - April 09, 2019
Funding for 2020 census outreach is imperative
The health of our communities depends on addressing risks to census
By Margaret Babayan and Jennifer Tran - April 01, 2019
Senate leaders propose two crucial policies to rebalance the tax code
Capital gains, Working Families Tax Credit proposals are the right move. Now budget writers must invest in key services
March 29, 2019
Three takeaways from the House budget proposal
By Kelli Smith - March 27, 2019
House leaders propose smart tax reforms to pave way for stronger investments
Budget proposal would begin to reverse trend of Recession-era spending
By Kelli Smith - March 26, 2019
Budget & Policy Center applauds House budget proposal
House budget would smartly fund schools and child care with capital gains proposal
By Misha Werschkul - March 25, 2019
Predatory investors are trying to rip off Washington state
Proposal to give tax subsidies to out-of-state investment firms is a bad idea
By Andy Nicholas - March 23, 2019
Taxing capital gains helps repair economic racism
Proposal would push back against white control of wealth
By Andy Nicholas - March 05, 2019
Budget and policy choices affect community well-being
New report emphasizes the need for lawmakers to invest in health equity
By Margaret Babayan - February 27, 2019
Punitive WorkFirst policies disproportionately harm families of color
Program cuts have stark racist impacts
By Liz Olson - February 21, 2019
Capital gains tax would almost exclusively be paid by millionaires, billionaires
Proposal would ensure ultra-wealthy pay their share to invest in our communities
By Andy Nicholas - February 15, 2019
The Working Families Tax Credit is a proven tool for better health
We can make our tax code more equitable and advance health equity with this policy
By Margaret Babayan - February 11, 2019