Child Welfare: Washington State's child welfare system stands to lose millions under the Federal Budget Conference Agreement
February, 2006 - The budget agreement significantly reduces federal funds available to our state’s child welfare system and to Washington families that provide homes for relative children in foster care.
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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): New federal welfare requirements pose touch choices for Washington
February, 2006 - The budget agreement makes the most significant changes to the TANF program since it was enacted in 1996 – effectively ending years of debate regarding the program’s reauthorization.
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How the 2006 Federal Budget Agreement matters to Washington State: Impact on low and moderate-income Washingtonians
February, 2006 - This brief describes fiscal and policy changes to other key areas included in the budget agreement.
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Gap between rich and poor in Washington - Third fastest growth in Nation:
Incomes of Poorest Families Stagnant Over Past Decade
Jan. 26, 2006 - A new report today found Washington State wealthy families have over seven times higher incomes than low-income families.

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Fiscal FAQs:

Fiscal FAQ's: The Estate Tax

October 18, 2006 - “Fiscal FAQs” (Frequently Asked Questions) are a new series of publications by the Washington State Budget and Policy Center that are designed to demystify complex fiscal issues in Washington State.

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