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How to Fix the Crises With Finances and Patient Care
What are the key issues for Washington state surrounding health care costs, access and patient care – and how can we solve them? Join Washington Policy Center and former 4 News Now anchor, Aaron Luna, for this FREE panel…
An important detail for future family caregivers is still unclear
Will family caregivers hoping to be paid with money from WA Cares be required to pay some of their income to a union to have the job? Not necessarily is the short answer — but it’s complicated.For years, “stay tuned” has been…
Will light rail’s problems sink the I-5 Columbia River Bridge Replacement project?
According to ClarkCountyToday.com over the last six years $273 million has been spent on the latest effort to replace the I-5 Columbia River Bridge. That expenditure hasn’t actually built anything, it has funded consultant…
Will Concord or Laconia reap the rewards of creating NH’s first social district?
The term “economic growth” seldom pops up in local news stories. But there it was in the third paragraph of the Concord Monitor’s story on Tuesday’s election results. After quoting a former teacher who complained about the…
Budget Update Paints Less Alarming Picture of Federal Health Cuts
A new fiscal report from the state Budget Division suggests federal funding cuts will hit New York’s health-care budget less severely than officials have previously warned. A financial plan update released last week estimates…
NH’s youngest lawmakers to discuss civility in politics at Civil Discourses kickoff event
The Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy will bring a bipartisan group of New Hampshire’s youngest state representatives together on Dec. 1 for a frank and open conversation on the importance of civility in public life. …
Why “Eco-Friendly” Isn’t Always as Clear as Ice
On a regular basis, people reach out to me to ask about various claims they see that something is “environmental friendly” or “sustainable.” I thought I’d use a recent question from someone to explain how I think about those…
Could the latest round of layoff’s be big tech’s “Will the last person leaving Seattle
For decades, Washington State and the cities of Redmond and Seattle have been the undisputed king of American tech, fueled by Amazon's campus and Microsoft's Redmond empire. After explosive growth, the region now…
Potato chips, strawberry milk, and the case for food ag-vocacy
Most Americans do not grow their own food. This disconnect between the farm gate, and the dinner plate has long been a concern for “ag-vocates” who’ve noted more people are unable to connect directly with reasons why…
Democrats in Olympia are about to destroy small businesses in Washington with a 9.9% income tax
If you think Olympia’s thirst for taxes couldn’t get any worse, get ready. Democrats in Olympia are discussing a 9.9% tax on income above $1 million dollars which along with high earning individuals, affects the vast majority…
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