Wait for new WA ferries grows even longer with selection of Florida shipyard
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson celebrated the state’s award of a $715 million contract for three hybrid electric ferries in July as a milestone in his drive to improve the nation’s largest ferry system. But under that contract, Washington State Ferries riders will wait a year longer than planned for a new plug-in vessel to bring some relief to the stressed-out system. Continue reading at the Washington State Standard. (Tom Banse)
King County prosecutors now must make charging decisions within 30 days
In a bid to make King County’s legal system more efficient and provide greater certainty to victims and suspects alike, Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion announced Wednesday a new policy requiring a charging decision be made on cases no more than 30 days after they’re referred by police. The policy, which went into effect Oct. 1, has been in the works for months and applies to adult felony cases and all cases involving juvenile suspects. Continue reading at the Seattle Times. (Daniel Kim)
Federally funded local health centers at risk amid looming cuts to Medicaid
Community health centers serving low-income patients rely, in part, on receiving federal funding to be able to carry out their requirement of providing care to anyone regardless of insurance. With the federal government shutdown and looming cuts to Medicaid — or Apple Care in Washington — these same federally qualified health centers (FQHC) are among the most vulnerable. Continue reading at Cascadia Daily News. (Hailey Hoffman)
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