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Becker bill requiring payment parity for telemedicine services passes Senate

Senate Bill 5385, which requires that physicians be paid for telemedicine services at the same rate as if those services had been provided in person,...Read More

A four-point plan to reduce homelessness, make cities safer, help people

The thinking around the Capitol is that any problem can be solved if you just spend enough money. Which is why homelessness seems so baffling....Read More

Senate Republicans roll out efforts to combat homelessness

Senate Republicans introduced a package of bills Tuesday that aim to reduce the number of homeless individuals on the streets, utilizing a number of tools...Read More

Senate Republicans form “Tax Watchdog Committee”

Responding to Governor Inslee’s proposal to pull millions from the state’s emergency fund to pay for homeless services, as well as what the caucus is...Read More

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117 bills already introduced during pre-filing period

With the pre-filing period well underway, members of the House and Senate have already introduced a combined total of 117 bills. Pre-filed bills are submitted...Read More

Sen. Maureen Walsh won’t seek re-election

State Senator Maureen Walsh, R-Walla Walla, is announcing she will not seek re-election to her seat, but will complete the last year of her term,...Read More

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Senate Republican Caucus announces 2018 committee appointments

 The Senate Republican Caucus today announced its appointments to the 2018 Senate committees. “Our members are anxious to get the session started and will continue...Read More