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End to Surprise Billing in Sight after House Passes Cody Legislation
OLYMPIA—Patients who visit an ER or have surgery with an in-network provider but gets billed for out-of-network services in a surprise bill may soon see the practice end under legislation...
Lovick to hold two town hall meetings this weekend
OLYMPIA—Rep. John Lovick (D-Mill Creek) will host two town hall meetings this Saturday, March 11, to meet with 44th district constituents to give them an update on the current session...
Bill to address sudden prescription drug price increases passes House
Legislative News from Rep. June Robinson (D-Everett) OLYMPIA – A bill to bring more transparency to prescription drug price increases passed the House today on a 52-46 vote. Rep. June...
48th Legislative District Town Hall
Who: State Sen. Patty Kuderer, State Rep. Joan McBride, and State Rep. Vandana Slatter (48th Legislative District) What: Town hall meeting When: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Saturday, March 11th Where: Redmond City Hall, City...
Rep. Hansen’s bill to protect public from illegal firearm purchases passes the House
OLYMPIA – Half of all failed background checks last year were a result of the prospective purchaser being a criminal or fugitive. Rep. Drew Hansen’s (D-Bainbridge Island) bill, passed off...
House OK’s Appleton bill that aids seniors, persons with disabilities
OLYMPIA – The state House gave near-unanimous approval Friday to a bill requiring an increase in the amount Medicaid clients in community residential settings and assisted-living facilities can keep for...
Slatter bill regarding youth homelessness passes House
OLYMPIA – Earlier today, the House of Representatives considered legislation regarding the collection of information from homeless youth. The bill (HB 1630), sponsored by first-year lawmaker Rep. Vandana Slatter (D-Bellevue),...
Election Transparency Bill “DISCLOSE Act” from Rep. Pellicciotti Passes House
OLYMPIA – In an effort to shine light on special interest dark money in political campaigns, the House passed the DISCLOSE Act (HB 1807) with a 51-47 vote. Introduced in...
36th Legislative District Town Hall
Who: State Sen. Reuven Carlyle, State Rep. Gael Tarleton, and State Rep. Noel Frame (36th Legislative District) What: Town hall meeting When: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Saturday, March 11th Where: Leif Erikson Lodge 2245 NW...
Stonier’s Breakfast After the Bell wins House approval
OLYMPIA – Hungry kids will be given opportunities to eat nutritious meals in the morning at school if a bill approved by the House of Representatives on Thursday becomes law....