2021 Fact Sheets

• Poverty Action’s 2021 Policy Priorities

Building a Stronger Safety Net

• Strengthen TANF as a Lifeline – SB 5214
• TANF in Washington, 2008 v. 2019
• Families Need TANF

Expanding Access to Dental Therapy

• Expand Dental Therapy – SB 5142

Removing Barriers to Higher Education

• Increase access to Higher Education
• Washington Education Investment Act (WEIA)

Re-balancing our State Tax Code

• Working Families Tax Credit (WFTC)/Recovery Rebate

Strengthening Consumer Protections

• Protect Bank Accounts from Over-Garnishment
• Ban the Use of Credit Scoring in Insurance

Partner Organization Legislative Priorities

• Anti-Hunger & Nutrition Coalition 2021 Legislative Priorities
• Washington Low-Income Housing Alliance 2021 Legislative Priorities