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WSHA calls on Inslee to veto section of public option bill

In a letter sent to Governor Jay Inslee’s office on Tuesday evening, the Washington State Hospital Association called on the governor to veto a portion...Read More

Morning Wire: Sen. Rebecca Saldaña, Incumbents who didn’t file, Our “new normal”

First, let me say thank you. I didn’t know what to expect when I announced last week that we were re-shaping our revenue model as a result of...Read More

Senate releases capital budget

The Senate Ways & Means Committee released the 2020 capital budget this week, highlighting $268 million worth of capital projects for the 2019-21 biennium, $59...Read More

Prior authorization bill goes to Ways & Means

Substitute Senate Bill 6404 passed in the Senate Health & Long-Term Care Committee this week and was referred to the Ways & Means Committee, sending...Read More

Morning Wire: Palumbo, Public option, Presidential debates

Some of the most important topics in Washington State politics, written with smart brevity, for your quick read....Read More

Q&A: Sen. David Frockt on Cascade Care

Sen. David Frockt, prime sponsor of the public option bill in the Senate, gives the Wire an update on Cascade Care....Read More