According to the Washington State Injury and Violence Prevention Guide, suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth ages 15 to 24 in our state. This translates to…
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Hudgins: Washington state must innovate while investing in tech
How much do taxpayers spend on computers and technology? The answer is hidden in line items throughout the state budget—and it may surprise you. “About two billion dollars,” said Rep….
One month of Obamacare: 140,000 have signed-up for health care
It’s been just over a month since our state’s health insurance marketplace, Washington Healthplanfinder, officially got up-and-running. While hiccups at the national level have grabbed the majority of headlines, Healthplanfinder…
Rx for death: National overdose deaths rise, but state deaths fall
When it comes to preventing prescription-drug overdoses, Washington is very effectively swimming against the tide of a tragic preponderance of other states. Most states have failed to establish strategies for…
Greetings From Spokane: An Update from Representative Marcus Riccelli
In this edition: Federal Cuts to Food Assistance Checking in on Health Reform 3rd District Mobile Office In Olympia: 327 John L. O’Brien PO…