Source: Washington State News
Headline: AG Ferguson statement on victory in Hanford workers’ compensation case
OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson offered the following statement on a U.S. District Court rejecting the federal government’s challenge of Washington’s law making it easier for Hanford workers to access workers’ compensation benefits:
Source: Washington State News
Headline: Inslee and Ferguson statement on Trump Administration actions to undercut nuclear cleanup at Hanford
Today, the Trump Administration unilaterally changed the definition of high-level waste stored at Hanford and other nuclear waste sites across the country, opening the door for the federal government to walk away from its obligation to clean up millions of gallons of toxic, radioactive waste at H
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Headline: Insurance, Department of: May 30, 2019 — State Fire Marshal Mike Causey organizes statewide smoke alarm canvass to prevent fire deaths
RALEIGH — — As the number of fire deaths continues to rise in North Carolina, Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey has organized a team of firefighters and volunteers to be out in force this weekend — not to battle a blaze or answer medical calls, but to distribute and install free smoke alarms in neighborhoods across the state…
Source: Washington State News
Headline: Inslee directs state agencies to immediately ramp up culvert repairs ignored by legislators
Gov. Jay Inslee yesterday ordered the Washington State Department of Transportation to begin the immediate ramp-up of culvert repairs around the state, an urgent and crucial priority for improving fish passage and salmon recovery.
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Headline: ‘Free cancer test’ scam hits Spokane
Last month, we warned about a new scam targeting people on Medicare that’s related to genetic testing and cancer screening tests. The scam recently hit Spokane.
Source: Washington State News
Headline: Inslee signs budgets that give big boosts to behavioral health, education, orcas, homelessness and clean energy
Gov. Jay Inslee signed new state spending plans today that bolster major reforms and expansions in behavioral health, education, orca recovery, affordable housing and climate action.
Source: Washington State News
Headline: Mussel-sniffing Dog “Puddles” Joins Fight Against Invasive Species
OLYMPIA – The newest member of the team that protects Washington’s waterways from invasive species has quite the ruff routine: Sniff, sit, play!
Source: Washington State News
Headline: OIC impersonator contacting auto collision victims
We recently received a report that a marketer is making calls to people who have been in auto collisions impersonating the Office of the Insurance Commissioner to sign people up for chiropractic appointments.
Source: Washington State News
Headline: Washington state to launch first-in-the-nation health care option for all and new long-term care program
The 2019 legislative session wrapped up with health care legislation that includes two landmark bills. One creates a public option health care plan that works toward health care for all, and another creates a first-in-the-nation long-term care benefit program. Gov.
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Headline: Executive order helps military spouses and veterans find jobs, training more easily
Gov. Jay Inslee signed an executive order Monday that builds upon the state’s efforts to support military spouses and veterans with employment and training opportunities as families transition to civilian life in Washington state.