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Transportation funding package moves to the House
OLYMPIA – A package that pays for free passes on public transportation for young people and upgrades to major bridges are all part of a 16-year transportation funding plan approved by the Washington State Senate. The Senate appro... — Updated 2/25/2022
Lawmakers seek professionalized birth-care doulas
OLYMPIA – Aijanae Young is a birth postpartum doula, a person who delivers non-medical care after birth. She said she didn’t realize the value she brought to her clients until she was the one in need. Young said before her... — Updated 2/25/2022
Child mental health gets attention
OLYMPIA – In the wake of the pandemic, Seattle Children's Hospital reports an increasing number of children need outpatient mental health treatment, but not enough providers exist to meet the demand. “The devastating... — Updated 2/25/2022