Measure to allow investment of WA Cares tax dollars in stock market on track for approval

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Measure to allow investment of WA Cares tax dollars in stock market on track for approval

Voters were giving the go-ahead Tuesday for the state to make stock market investments with payroll taxes collected for Washington’s new long-term care program.

Voters OK investment of WA Cares funds in stock market

A year after voters rejected making the state’s long-term care program optional, they backed an amendment that supporters say will better fund it.

Voters Move to Approve 'WA Cares' Investments in Stock Market

OLYMPIA, WA – Voters were giving the go-ahead Tuesday for the state to make stock market investments with payroll taxes collected for Washington’s new long-term care program. A measure to amend the state constitution was passing by an overwhelming margin of 56.8% to 43.2%. Results will be updated as more votes are tallied. If Tuesday’s results for Senate Joint Resolution 8201 hold, it will allow the Washington State Investment Board to legally h…