Many observers have noted how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) may find the country at a loss for primary care providers. A recent study by non-profit research RAND Corp in…
Can educating more nurses head off a health care provider shortage?
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Education Priorities
HELPING OUR UNDERPAID TEACHERS As you may have read, last week the state Supreme Court released a formal order finding that we in the legislature have not made enough progress…
Bipartisan Statement on Medical Marijuana
Statement from House Health Care and Wellness Chair Eileen Cody and Ranking Member Joe Schmick “Today the House Health Care and Wellness Committee heard passionate testimony both in favor of…
Meet a new legislator: Rep. June Robinson
The 2014 legislative session features quite a number of new lawmakers. One of the newest members in the House Democratic Caucus is Rep. June Robinson, whose 38th Legislative District includes Snohomish…
House makes history — and headlines — with first-day Dreams
Spokesman-Review Dream Act clears Washington House on first day House Speaker Frank Chopp, D-Seattle, used part of his welcoming speech to recognize immigrant students in the gallery and talk about…