2017

Our Goal

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We seek a society with equity and justice for all, We seek a community where every person’s potential may be fulfilled, We seek an earth restored . . . . Quaker Voice on Washington State Public Policy is composed of members of the Religious Society of Friends who bring spiritual values to bear on public … Read more

Increase to TANF

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Economic Justice Update The House dropped its budget last week, and there is much better news on the House side. It features a number of our economic priorities. Increase to TANF $11.8 million for an 8 percent increase to programs. (The TANF grant, workfirst, etc.) $5.1 to raise asset limits to $10,000 for a vehicle … Read more

Reform LFOs: HB1783

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Friends, Legal Financial Obligations (LFOs) impose punishing burdens that tether low-income people to the criminal justice system for years after they have served their time. .  LFOs (fines, court fees, restitution, etc.) need reform so that former prisoners can reconstruct their lives and contribute to society. HB 1783 would (1) eliminate the current 12% interest rate on … Read more

Call on Washington State to augment its currently inadequate human services.

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Friends, As an organization, Quaker Voice on Washington Public Policy supports Friends in expressing their values to their legislators and to see those values embodied in policy. As actors in the democratic process, we believe that a budget is ultimately a moral document which at its core expresses what our society values, and what it … Read more

Support a green energy economy in Washington

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Friends, Two major bills that facilitate growth of the green energy economy in Washington have important votes coming up in the next few weeks. HB 1048, the improved solar energy industry support bill extending solar tax credits for individuals and communities, passed out of the House Technology and Economic Development Committee with a large bi-partisan … Read more

Ombuds Bill

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Friends, A corrections ombuds bill is now eligible for a floor vote in the Washington State legislature, and must be voted on by this Wednesday, March 8, or face cut-off. Please phone or email (Today, or at the latest, Tuesday) your state senator to express your support for SB 5465, to establish an independent Corrections Ombuds.  … Read more

Encourage Senate Floor Vote for Ombuds Bill

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Friends, A corrections ombuds bill is now eligible for a floor vote in the Washington State legislature, and must be voted on by this Wednesday, March 8, or face cut-off. Please phone or email (Today, or at the latest, Tuesday) your state senator to express your support for SB 5465, to establish an independent Corrections Ombuds.  The Corrections Ombuds, appointed … Read more