Kuderer’s Pregnant Patient Protections Act headed to the governor’s desk OLYMPIA – A bill that would protect pregnant patients’ access to health care during urgent medical situations was approved by the Senate on Tuesday and is headed to the governor’s office. Senate Bill 5140, sponsored by Sen. Patty Kuderer (D-Bellevue), would bar hospitals from prohibiting health care providers from providing health care services related to miscarriage management and treatment for ectopic pregnancies. “Women need to be safe, feel safe, and receive the best possible health care during pregnancy,” said Kuderer. “Pregnant patients should never have their lives put in jeopardy ...
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We know COVID has hit our country hard, and that especially includes small businesses. This year, the annual Washington State Business Fair - a virtual conference happening on Tuesday, November 10 – has adopted the theme “Navigating the New Normal” and will have a focus on how small businesses can recover from the slowing economy due to the current public health crisis. It will also have sessions for those who are thinking of starting a new business during this time.
This is a free conference hosted by the ...
I was part of a panel discussion today in Olympia to talk about what lawmakers can and should be doing to address homelessness and the affordable housing crisis. Last session, we adopted several bipartisan housing policy reforms and made important investments with our state budgets that help people find and retain stable housing. I’m optimistic we will continue that momentum into 2020 as there’s still more work that needs to be done. Many thanks to AP’s Rachel La Corte for moderating a great discussion on such an important issue facing virtually all communities across Washington. As always, TVW was ...
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Today, the Senate passed a bill I sponsored to protect the birthdates of public employees from hackers and other malicious actors. As you may have read recently, this legislation has caused a bit of a stir. I want to be clear that, as an attorney who has practiced in public records for over 30 years, I am a strong supporter of government transparency. But I also believe that it is our job as legislators to constantly evaluate if our system is working effectively and fairly, and when it isn’t, we’re obligated to take action. In 1972, Washington passed the first ...
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The new program launching this year offers Washington students opportunities for cultural and language enrichment in Spain at no cost to the student or their family. High school students are encouraged to apply. Details form the Office of Lt. Governor Cyrus Habib: The Office of Lt. Governor Cyrus Habib is proud to announce the launch of a new statewide study abroad and college readiness fellowship: The Washington World Fellows program! Nominations and applications are now being accepted. Established as a partnership between the Office of the Lt. Governor and the Association of Washington Generals, in collaboration ...
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