Bob Ferguson set his priorities. Which ones survived the 2025 session?

Bob Ferguson set his priorities. Which ones survived the 2025 session?

OLYMPIA — During his mid-January inaugural address, Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson gave shout-outs to multiple bills, including some by Republicans. Read more...

WA hospitals push for veto of lower state insurance reimbursements

Washington hospitals are urging Gov. Bob Ferguson to veto a bill that would limit health insurance reimbursement rates for state workers and public school employees. The bill is designed to...

WA hospitals push for veto of lower state insurance reimbursements • Washington State Standard

(Photo by FS Productions/Getty Images)Washington hospitals are urging Gov. Bob Ferguson to veto a bill that would limit health insurance reimbursement rates for state workers and public school employees. The bill is designed to reduce health care costs for the state. But the Washington State Hospital Association says it shifts the burden to care providers and that hospitals could lose around $100 million per year if the change becomes law. “Just…

WA hospitals push for veto of lower state insurance reimbursements - Lynnwood Today

Photo courtesy Pixabay Washington hospitals are urging Gov. Bob Ferguson to veto a bill that would limit health insurance reimbursement rates for state workers and public school employees. The bill is designed to reduce health care costs for the state. But the Washington State Hospital Association says it shifts the burden to care providers and that hospitals could lose around $100 million per year if the change becomes law. “Just because [the s…