Washington state hospitals warn budget cuts could lead to reduced services

On March 24, Washington State Senate Democrats announced a $78.5 billion budget proposal in Olympia, kicking off budget negotiations. The proposal must reach a final budget with House Democrats by April 27. The proposal increases the current budget by $5.4 billion, including $2.2 billion for special education in schools, $1.3 billion for basic education...

Washington state hospitals warn budget cuts could lead to reduced services

Hospital leaders say reduced state aid could force painful choices, especially as providers worry about less support from the federal government.