Ferguson warns ‘cruel’ Medicaid cuts would rip health care from 200K WA residents
Gov. Bob Ferguson on Thursday warned that the U.S. Congress’ proposed Medicaid cuts would jeopardize health-care access for nearly 2 million Washington residents. Medicaid is the nation’s health-care program for those with lower income and some people with disabilities. In Washington state, “Apple Health” refers to the state’s Medicaid program, which provides free or low-cost health insurance to eligible residents. Continue reading at The Olympian. (TVW)
State budget, legislation could help vacant Lynnwood Crisis Care Center
Nearly two years have passed since Lynnwood finished constructing its new crisis care center. But it still sits vacant, waiting for patients to fill its green recliners and empty beds. Crisis care centers throughout Washington have struggled to find operators due to statewide funding challenges. During this year’s legislative session, lawmakers worked to find solutions. Continue reading at The Herald. (Olivia Vanni)
Newhouse pursues legislation to stabilize Washington farm workforce
Washington state’s robust tree-fruit industry could soon be at a breaking point: According to Mark Powers of the Northwest Horticultural Council, the state’s agricultural industry as a whole is contending with enormous ongoing challenges, from adverse weather conditions to reduced crop yields year over year. According to a survey conducted by the Northwest Horticultural Council, tree-fruit growers indicated the cost of agricultural labor for growers has increased by an estimated 127% over the last decade, far exceeding the 22% increase in payments they receive when selling their fruit. Continue reading at Cascade PBS. (Genna Martin)
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