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
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
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