Sen. David Frockt (Vice Chair Senate Ways and Means Committee) and Rep. Drew Stokesbary (Ranking Member, House Appropriations Committee) agree that Washington State’s health care...Read More

This is a historic week, as the first woman to hold the Speaker’s gavel takes the reigns in the House. Big congratulations to Rep. Laurie...Read More

What might we expect from the 2020 legislature? Will we see a significant “lift” in terms of legislation? Will new political contention arise as a...Read More

In an article titled, “The 2020 Dem who may actually now how to fix health care,” POLITICO reporter Dan Goldberg highlights Governor Jay Inslee’s accomplishments...Read More

Washington’s public option bill passed through both chambers on the penultimate day of session, April 27. The bill now awaits the governor’s signature....Read More

Senate Republicans on Monday blocked funding for the 2019-21 Capital construction budget by voting against SHB 1101, which had received unanimous, bipartisan support in the...Read More

Tomorrow’s the last day for policy committees to pass out bills from the opposite chamber. Check in on the cutoff calendar here. We’re also in the throes...Read More

At a press conference last week, Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced a proposal to provide a public option for health insurance in every Washington county....Read More