Senate Bill 5241 would “ensure hospital mergers and acquisitions don’t restrict patients’ access to critical health care, such as end-of-life, reproductive and gender-affirming care.”
Category: Healthcare
Initiative 2124 (sabotaging the Washington Cares Fund) gets certified
Passage of Initiative 2124 would leave working Washingtonians without access to an affordable plan they can count on to provide them with money to pay for long-term care, including in-home care, when they need it.
Legislative leaders signal support for universal, no cost school meals at 2024 CityClub legislative preview
On January 5th, leaders representing all four of the Legislature’s Democratic and Republican caucuses visually indicated that they are on board with making no cost school meals truly universal.
Most of Washington’s counties are suing the state for refusing to provide necessary behavioral health treatment under state law
“In the face of DSHS’s continuing contempt for both legislative and judicial authority, Washington’s counties have joined in an unprecedented coalition to enforce DSHS’s legal obligations,” the counties declare in their legal action.
64% of Washington voters want legislators to fund universal, no-cost school meals for kids
64% of 874 likely 2024 voters interviewed March 7th and 8th by Public Policy Polling for NPI said they strongly or somewhat supported universal no-cost school meals, while a total 33% said they were strongly or somewhat opposed.
COVID-19 Update: Biden gets boosted again; federal COVID fraud inquiry begins in Idaho
A new vaccine has been approved to protect Americans against COVID-19. Meanwhile, President Biden’s personal physician is providing regular updates on his battle with COVID. The President is taking Paxlovid and isolating as he recovers from his bout with the virus.
University of Idaho warns its staff: Promoting reproductive healthcare could be a felony
On Friday, September 23rd, the University of Idaho sent a warning to employees Friday that promoting abortion or contraception while on the job could be a felony.
Inflation Reduction Act passes the U.S. House, heads to President Joe Biden’s desk
The historic climate and health focused Inflation Reduction Act is one of the most consequential environmental bills ever enacted by Congress. It now heads to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.
A win for America! U.S. Senate passes climate and health focused Inflation Reduction Act
“Today, Senate Democrats sided with American families over special interests, voting to lower the cost of prescription drugs, health insurance, and everyday energy costs and reduce the deficit, while making the wealthiest corporations finally pay their fair share,” said President Joe Biden in a special statement.
Schumer, Manchin announce agreement on major climate and health focused budget bill
“This is the action the American people have been waiting for,” President Joe Biden said in a statement. “This addresses the problems of today – high health care costs and overall inflation – as well as investments in our energy security for the future.”
COVID-19 Update: Novavax wins FDA approval; President Biden fights off BA.5
A new vaccine has been approved to protect Americans against COVID-19. Meanwhile, President Biden’s personal physician is providing regular updates on his battle with COVID. The President is taking Paxlovid and isolating as he recovers from his bout with the virus.
COVID-19 Update: Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 variants may make for a difficult summer
The newest variants of COVID-19, BA.4 and BA.5, are highly transmissible and creating new waves of COVID-19 infection as we enter summer.
Patty Murray, Kim Schrier release new ads in wake of Alito court’s Dobbs decision
In the spots, Murray and Schrier speak directly to voters in a single take, emphasizing that they are unequivocally committed to reproductive rights, while noting that their opponents are not.
Alito court overturns Roe v. Wade, allowing states to criminalize reproductive rights
In an extreme decision, the United States Supreme Court has gutted almost fifty years of precedent and removed recognition of an important right supported by a majority of Americans.