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Legislature prioritizes funding, policy to tackle behavioral health

WEBOLYMPIA — Washington state’s behavioral health system is coming out of the 2023 legislative session with nearly $1 billion in new funding and crucial innovative …

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Senate passes four Dhingra bills to tackle mental health, substance …

WEBUPDATE March 29, 2024: All four bills were signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee. Video of the signing ceremony can be found here.. OLYMPIA — Four bills to improve Washington …

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Sen. Hasegawa introduces SJM 8006 on universal health care

WEBSen. Bob Hasegawa introduces his bill SJM 8006 to the Senate Health Care Committee, legislation to push the federal government to create a universal health care …

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Senate passes Keiser bill to address health disparities in …

WEBSB 5052 would establish a Health Equity Zones program in Washington to address health disparities in communities of color and other communities with …

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Protecting the right to choose — and increasing access to care

WEBFunding health care infrastructure through a budget proviso of $15 million to protect access to reproductive care and to support clinics experiencing an influx of out-of …

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Senate budget proposal emphasizes investments in behavioral …

WEBOLYMPIA — Washington State Senate budget leaders unveiled a $71.7 billion supplemental operating budget plan Monday that increases support for behavioral …

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Healthcare resources for Washingtonians

WEBWashington’s behavioral health crisis hotline is a safe and confidential resource for those in need of support any time of the year. People experiencing a mental …

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Randall introduces bill to preserve access to comprehensive health …

WEBOLYMPIA — A bill to regulate hospital and health system mergers and preserve community access to comprehensive medical care was filed in the Senate this …

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Senate passes Keep Our Care Act

WEBOLYMPIA – The Keep Our Care Act to ensure hospital mergers don’t limit access to critical health care passed the Senate 28-21 on Thursday.. Senate Bill 5241, …

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Senate passes landmark $59.2 billion budget for state’s recovery

WEB01 Apr. 0. OLYMPIA – The Washington State Senate passed a $59.2 billion, two-year budget today to boost funding for state services and provide essential support for the …

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Cleveland bill to block surprise ambulance bills clears House …

WEBSponsored by Sen. Annette Cleveland (D-Vancouver), SB 5986 addresses emergency ambulance service on two levels. First, it clarifies rates in state statutes to …

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New laws protect access to reproductive care

WEBBy the time we adjourned last week, we had passed several new laws to ensure Washington remains a beacon for reproductive choice. HB 1155 will protect …

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Van De Wege bill to reinforce rural health care awaits House …

WEBHaving already passed unanimously in the Senate, SB 5940 now needs only a floor vote by the full House to be sent to Gov. Jay Inslee to be signed into law. “This …

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My last update until the election is certified!

WEBDear neighbors, With the end of the 2024 short (60 days) legislative session, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the progress we have made and ground …

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Legislation to protect trans youth seeking lifesaving care passes …

WEBOLYMPIA – Legislation to protect transgender and at-risk youth seeking gender-affirming or reproductive care passed the House on Wednesday. Sen. Marko …

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49th Legislative District team

WEBBorn and raised in the 49th Legislative District, Annette is a champion and advocate of education, small business, affordable health care, and senior and veterans affairs. Her …

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