Thank You For Attending MLK Lobby Day 2023!

We appreciate everyone who joined us to make their voice heard on Monday. Check out the slides we used and our fact sheets for this year's legislative session on the Lobby Day landing page on our website: [link removed].

Tell Your Lawmakers: Expand Access to the Working Families Tax Credit!

Washington made history in 2021 when the legislature passed and funded the Working Families Tax Credit, a statewide policy that will put millions of dollars back into the pockets of families. Eligible households can receive up to $1,200 per year starting February 2023. We know this is critical to ensuring that every Washingtonian can put food on the table, pay for emergencies, and go to sleep with peace of mind.

That is why we are so excited about House Bill 1075/Senate Bill 5249 - a bill that would expand the Working Families Tax Credit to low-income, working young people and seniors. From young college students to seniors still in the workforce, people with low incomes are all trying to make ends meet. However, the current age range for childless workers limits the lifesaving WFTC cash to those who are 25-65 years old.

This expansion would:

- Expand the age range so that all tax filers 18 and older can access the WFTC.
- Reach more young, working adults and seniors, increasing covered households by nearly 50%.
- Add 210,000 households. Currently, the WFTC is estimated to have 420,000+ households.

Urge your lawmakers to support this critical legislation!

Contact Your Lawmakers: [link removed]

Senate Bill 5249 is up for a hearing in the Senate Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, January 19 at 4:00 PM. Another great way to take action on this important bill is to sign in PRO for this hearing ! This will add your name to the list of the bill's supporters lawmakers see and to the bill's record.

Sign in PRO for SB 5249: [link removed]

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