WA abortion clinics scramble to care for out-of-state patients. How far are they traveling?
For decades patients have come to Washington for abortions from other Northwest states, including those where rural residents might not have had access close by to abortion services. But since the 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, the number of abortions performed in Washington has increased as more people from out-of-state seek services. And there is some data that shows it now takes longer on average to get an abortion in Washington. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald.
Seattle OKs incentives for developers turning offices into housing
Seattle will soon exempt conversion projects from certain building regulations and fees that apply to other types of development. Among them: the Mandatory Housing Affordability program, or MHA, the city policy that requires developers to set aside affordable apartments or pay toward an affordable housing fund. If successful, the new effort could bring hundreds more apartments to central Seattle neighborhoods such as downtown. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Ken Lambert )
Gas taxes can’t pay for roads much longer, but Amazon deliveries might
For decades, states have relied on gas taxes to provide much of the money to maintain roads and bridges. But as cars become more fuel efficient, and some Americans switch to electric vehicles, state leaders say the gas tax won’t pay the bills for much longer. Cities and counties in Washington state also have asked for help, and some local leaders have asked state lawmakers to consider a retail delivery fee — or to authorize cities to collect one. State lawmakers commissioned an analysis, published last month, looking at the potential for such a program. Continue reading at The Washington State Standard. (Nam Y. Hu)
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WA abortion clinics scramble to care for out-of-state patients. How far are they traveling?
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