20 states sue to keep Medicaid data away from ICE
(The Center Square) – A multi-state coalition is suing to keep Medicaid enrollment information away from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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WATCH: WA committee distances from drug use work group’s ‘buyers club’ suggestion
(The Center Square) – Washington’s Substance Use Recovery Services Advisory Committee, or SURSAC, is distancing itself from recent recommendations made by a subset work... Read More.
Lawmakers seek release of federal education funding
(The Center Square) — Arizona members of Congress are calling on the federal government to release $118 million in education funding.
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WA NFIB director applauds Small Business Tax Deduction being made permanent
(The Center Square) – Patrick Connor, Washington state director for the National Federation of Independent Business, views the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index... Read More.
‘Make this hurt’: Seattle bill hikes graffiti fines to $1,500 per violation
(The Center Square) – The proposed Seattle bill to combat ongoing illegal graffiti across the city has been amended to increase the fine to... Read More.
Spokane health board may double in size to meet tribal representation mandate
(The Center Square) – After years of confusion, the Spokane Regional Health District’s Board of Health may soon double in size to add several... Read More.
Spokane mayor proposes cutting red tape, fees for affordable housing developers
(The Center Square) – Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown proposed several measures on Monday to “jumpstart” the city’s affordable housing supply with hopes of building... Read More.
Bellingham ratepayers could see double-digit utility hikes through 2028
(The Center Square) – The Bellingham Public Works Department is considering utility rate increases with combined monthly costs for homeowners increasing $54 over the... Read More.
SBA floats charter amendment to replace Spokane mayor’s homelessness policies
(The Center Square) – Hoping to redefine Spokane’s response to homelessness, local business officials are asking how voters feel about amending the city charter... Read More.
Seattle City Council to vote on $2M bridge loan for social housing operations
(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council will soon vote on a $2 million loan to be provided to the Seattle Social Housing... Read More.
