OLYMPIA — Legislation to make health care more affordable for public and school employees was signed into law Tuesday. Senate Bill 5083, sponsored by Sen. June Robinson (D-Everett), sets new standards for how much state-purchased health plans pay hospitals and ...
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OLYMPIA — The Legislature passed a $77.1 billion operating budget Sunday that protects essential services while significantly boosting support for K-12 education. The budget includes both targeted reductions and new revenue streams to responsibly address the state budget deficit. It ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA — The Senate approved a $78.5 billion operating budget plan Saturday that protects essential services while putting Washington on a stronger financial footing. The proposal, which passed with a 28-21 vote, includes both targeted reductions and new revenue streams to address ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA — Senate budget leaders unveiled a $78.5 billion operating budget plan Monday that puts the state on a path toward long-term fiscal stability while preserving essential services. The proposal includes both targeted reductions and new revenue streams to address ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA — Senate Ways & Means Chair June Robinson (D-Everett) issued the following statement on Tuesday’s Economic and Revenue Forecast Council meeting: “Today’s revenue forecast shows a modest decline in projected revenue, which is what we expected. While it doesn’t ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA — Senate Ways & Means Chair June Robinson (D-Everett) issued the statement below Tuesday in response to Senate Republicans’ budget proposal: “I appreciate the work my Republican colleagues have put into crafting their proposal and their willingness to engage ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA — A bill to address rising health care costs and access to primary and behavioral health care passed the Senate Tuesday. Senate Bill 5083, sponsored by Sen. June Robinson (D-Everett), aims to lower health care costs for public and ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA — A bill to merge three of Washington’s closed retirement plans passed the Senate Monday. Senate Bill 5085, sponsored by Sen. June Robinson (D-Everett), creates the Legacy Retirement System by combining the Law Enforcement Officers’ and Firefighters’ Retirement System ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA — Senate Ways & Means Chair June Robinson (D-Everett) issued the statement below Thursday in response to Gov. Bob Ferguson’s budget savings plan: “We appreciate the work the governor and state agencies have done to reach this point. Like ...
Read MoreOLYMPIA — A bill to restrict corporate involvement in medical care decisions was heard in the Senate Health & Long-Term Care Committee Friday. Senate Bill 5387, sponsored by Sen. June Robinson (D-Everett), would establish restrictions on corporate ownership and management ...
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