Supreme Court trans athlete ruling: What it means for WA
The Supreme Court ruling does not change Washington’s existing protections for transgender people, experts note. The Washington Law Against Discrimination — the state’s broad antidiscrimination statute — still prohibits discrimination based on sex, gender identity and gender expression in public facilities, in the workplace and while seeking housing, among other situations. State law also shields Washington public school students from similar forms of discrimination. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Allison Robbert)
Nation’s first state-run long-term care insurance program about to launch in WA
It’s a landmark moment for the endeavor known as WA Cares, envisioned as a means to help Washington’s workforce afford long-term care and services as they age. Starting Wednesday, insurance coverage through the state-run program will begin. Dozens of applications for benefits have already rolled in…Eligible individuals will be able to use their benefits to obtain services like in-home caretaking, equipment to help with getting around, medications, and meal delivery. Continue reading at Washington State Standard. (Getty Images)
Census data shows graying WA with a boom in boomers, drop in kids
Over the five years, the state’s 65-and-older population grew by 200,000 — a 16% increase. At the same time, the under-18 population declined by 55,000, a 3% drop. The older-adult population increased in all 39 counties of Washington. The number of children fell in 26 of them. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Ken Lambert)
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