State House unanimously OKs using $100 million in rainy day money to fight coronavirus House Speaker Laurie Jinkins said Tuesday she’s not concerned about the increasing amount of state funds…
House approves $100 million funding to support coronavirus outbreak response
OLYMPIA – Introduced on Monday, new legislation responding to the novel coronavirus outbreak in Washington state passed the House unanimously on Tuesday. The bipartisan measure, House Bill 2965, was sponsored…
Legislature Passes Johnson’s First Bill to Help Families with Early Intervention
OLYMPIA – For many families, early intervention can mean the difference between success and the juvenile justice system. That is why Rep. Jesse Johnson, D-Federal Way, introduced HB 2873, which…
Tuesday, March 3
Gov. Jay Inslee’s low-carbon fuel standard faces tough road ahead in Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee’s campaign to clamp down on greenhouse gas emissions from the state’s transportation fuels, a…
Monday, March 2
Nursing homes fight to stay afloat with low Medicaid rates The five skilled nursing facilities in Skagit County are among those struggling to survive as the state’s Medicaid reimbursements fail…