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
New data emphasize need to prioritize support for kids of color during pandemic
Pandemic “pain points” are worsening longstanding disparities, and they must be addressed
December 15, 2020
Lawmakers must change unjust driver’s license suspension policies
Current policies endanger public safety and entrap residents in a cycle of debt and economic hardship
By Evan Walker, policy analyst, and Andy Nicholas, senior policy fellow - November 30, 2020
Washingtonians call for bold action to support an inclusive economic recovery
Even as we await federal election results, people must advocate for key budget and revenue priorities
By Misha Werschkul and Jennifer Tran - November 04, 2020
The 2020 census matters, and there’s still time to be counted
Washington communities deserve fair representation, federal funding, and good data
By Liz Olson - September 18, 2020
To support kids, support their caregivers
KIDS COUNT brief highlights the need to invest in child care workers and educators
August 10, 2020
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
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
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
Dismal economic forecast shows need for bold investments
Cutting public supports will only make things worse
By Andy Nicholas - June 18, 2020
Washington lawmakers: Invest in communities, don’t make knee-jerk cuts
We call on leaders to respond wisely to this economic crisis
June 17, 2020
Proposals from state agencies paint devastating picture of all cuts approach
Washington state’s elected leaders must chart a different path with community needs at the center
By Misha Werschkul, executive director, and Liz Olson, policy analyst - June 10, 2020
Washington needs a state cash stimulus
Lawmakers must invest in the people and communities that drive our economy
By Emily Vyhnanek & Margaret Babayan | May 28, 2020
It’s time to include undocumented immigrants in state response to COVID-19
Undocumented immigrants excluded from more than $700 million in economic relief so far
By Misha Werschkul, executive director, and Margaret Babayan, policy analyst - May 21, 2020
Envisioning a just and inclusive future for our state
Principles for a state policy response to the COVID-19 economic fallout
April 15, 2020
We must protect and boost public investments at this critical time
Statement from the Washington State Budget & Policy Center
April 02, 2020
