A few years ago, state Rep. Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) got a close look at the financial toll of long-term care when her mother-in-law went on Medicaid. “It’s incredibly stressful to…
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Watch: Rep. Jinkins talks about her proposal for a Long-Term Care Trust Act on New Day Northwest
With the 2019 legislative session set to convene on January 14, Rep. Laurie Jinkins went on New Day Northwest today to talk about her Long-Term Care Trust Act bill, which…
I’d like your input: 2019 pre-session constituent survey
This will be my view soon. I’ll be in Olympia beginning January 14. Dear friends and neighbors, This is my last e-newsletter to you in 2018, and I’m using it…
The 2019 session begins January 14
Dear friends and neighbors, This week, committees in the state House of Representatives met to prepare for the 2019 legislative session, which begins January 14. Did you know you can…
Statements from Reps. Laurie Jinkins and Christine Kilduff on today’s announcement of federal de-certification of Western State Hospital:
“Since 2015 the Legislature has invested $380 million to increase behavioral health services and treatment capacity in our communities, as well as to address deficiencies at Western State Hospital that…
Putting people first: Consumer protection
Dear friends and neighbors, This is my last e-newsletter for a bit (see below for why), and I’ve chosen to devote it to highlighting some of the consumer protection-measures that…
A higher education update from Rep. Laurie Jinkins
Dear friends and neighbors, It’s that time of year when high school seniors are figuring out what they’re going to do next. For many, higher education is the next step,…
Access to Democracy bills and upcoming events
Dear friends and neighbors, It’s been just over a month since the 2018 session concluded, and all bills passed during the session have now been signed into law. Most go…
State budget fully funds education, cuts property taxes
Dear friends and neighbors, Exactly one week ago, the 2018 legislative session adjourned – on time! – in Olympia. It was a thrill to be with colleagues and staff on…
NY Times: One State’s Quest to Introduce Long-Term Care Benefits
OLYMPIA, Wash. — For a few weeks this year, the rarest of things seemed like it was about to occur. A state, in this case Washington, was working to pass…