OLYMPIA — Help is on the way for rural hospitals, especially two sole community hospitals that are the foundation of health care for residents in Clallam County and Grays Harbor…
New state budget offers help—and hope—to rural hospitals
Category: Press Releases
2018 Budget Agreement Increases Education Funding, Cuts Taxes
OLYMPIA – Budget leaders in the House and Senate today announced a 2018 supplemental operating budget plan that will provide property tax relief while directing additional funding to K-12 education,…
Kagi: A champion for children and families: Chair of Early Learning and Human Services will not seek re-election in 2018
Kagi: A champion for children and families Chair of Early Learning and Human Services will not seek re-election in 2018 OLYMPIA—After 20 years in the legislature, Representative Ruth Kagi announced…
Tharinger: Construction budgets invests in public schools, mental health and environment
OLYMPIA—Changes to the state’s $4.2 billion construction budget will put more funding into building schools, mental health facilities and environmental projects, said Rep. Steve Tharinger, D-Dungeness, chair of the House…
Rep. Clibborn: It’s been an honor to serve
OLYMPIA—After serving in the House of Representatives since 2003, Rep. Judy Clibborn (D-Mercer Island) said she is most proud of working in a bipartisan manner with lawmakers from every corner…