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?
Riccelli elected House Democratic Caucus Deputy Whip
This morning, Rep. Marcus Riccelli was elected Deputy Majority Whip by his Democratic caucus colleagues in the House of Representatives. The second-year lawmaker will assist both Democratic and Republican colleagues…
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…
Reykdal bill provides needed tax relief to small businesses
State Rep. Chris Reykdal of Tumwater has introduced House Bill 2286 that will increase the business & occupation (B&O) tax credit 150% for small businesses by closing certain tax exemptions…
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…