Democrats push to extend federal child care grant program
Congressional Democrats introduced a bill Wednesday to extend funding for five years for a pandemic-era child care subsidy program set to expire at the end of the month. Sen. Patty Murray, a Washington Democrat and the chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined by congressional colleagues, child care providers and advocates, called on Congress to act before this “lifeline” is cut off Sept. 30, noting its economy-wide impact. Continue reading at WA State Standard. (Samantha Dietel)
Opinion: I needed an abortion, and it was heartbreaking. I had to travel to WA to get it
We live in Idaho — one of the 14 U.S. states that has banned abortion care since the constitutional right to access abortion was overturned last year by the U.S. Supreme Court. We were made to feel as if we were sneaking around and doing something wrong for trying to access essential health care during the most challenging moment in our lives. We will always be grateful to the clinic and team in Seattle for offering us professional, compassionate care. Continue reading at News Tribune.
‘Green’ technology is helping create jobs across Whatcom County, WA governor says
Inslee, who has made efforts to fight climate change a priority, stopped in Ferndale, Kendall and Bellingham to see the results of state-funded programs and alternative-fuel projects. “We’re celebrating our investment” in green energy programs, Inslee said. “Jobs are going crazy,” he said, noting that Vicinity Motors used local contractors to build its plant and hired 300 workers. “It’s doing good for people. Electricity is cheaper than gas,” Inslee added. Continue reading at Bellingham Herald. (Robert Mittendorf)
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