Statewide Poverty Action Network

We always knew your future was bright. Voting NO on I-645 upholds the Millionaire’s Tax, which will help all Washingtonians’ future by preserving funding for programs like free school lunch for kids and tax cuts for small businesses.

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Soon, the impacts of HR1 will begin to apply to Medicaid. These damaging policy shifts are designed to give a tax cut to the wealthy while devastating services for the millions of Washingtonians who rely on programs like Medicaid and SNAP. Read on to learn about what changes you can expect to Medicaid in the coming months.

Inflation is impacting everyone, especially families living on low incomes. However, unlike most benefits, the TANF grant doesn't rise with inflation, meaning monthly benefits are stretching less and less far.

Did you know that the majority of TANF recipients are children? Across Washington state, this crucial program supports thousands of our cutest residents from snack time to naptime.

On International LGBTQ Pride Day, we celebrate q***r communities across Washington and picture a state built on robust support systems that allow everyone to authentically thrive

The passage of the Millionaire's Tax adds Washington state to a growing list of state's with special taxes on ultra-high incomes. This policy responds appropriately to increasing wealth disparity, ensuring that the burden of a balanced budget is not placed on working families.

Before the Millionaire’s Tax starts collecting revenue in 2029, it’s likely to face challenges on the ballot and in the Washington State Supreme Court. Learn more about what’s to come in our latest blog post!