This week Poverty Action had the happy experience of representing our members and supporters at the bill signing of SB 5347, aka the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Vocational Educational Bill. The new law expands access to vocational education for parents on TANF. All TANF recipients must meet a certain number of "work activity" … Continue reading TANF Vocational Education Bill Has Passed!
Senate Budget is a Step Back for Washington
The Senate released their state budget. This budget wages a war of attrition on our communities, which is unacceptable. Take action to tell your lawmakers we need a better budget! Instead of forwarding a vision that would make Washington stronger, this nonsensical budget doubles down on the harm in Trump’s proposed federal budget. It attempts … Continue reading Senate Budget is a Step Back for Washington
2016 Endorsements: Our Network’s Values at the Ballot
Ballots have been mailed out, and it is time once again to take the opportunity the election offers to vote our values at the ballot. The Poverty Action board – with input from our members, staff, and partners – has taken a position on critical statewide ballot initiatives that can have a great impact for … Continue reading 2016 Endorsements: Our Network’s Values at the Ballot
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