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Opinion: Hospital price transparency is good, but its impact will be limited
Washington still shields hospitals from competition through certificate-of-need laws other states have repealed.
Opinion: Health care reforms will hurt more if Washington state doesn’t get more on board
…New (Hovde) says Washington should focus on innovation, competition, and less regulation while working with the federal government on cost containment in health care.
Reps. Peter Abbarno and Joe Schmick pre-file bills to fix shortcomings in WA Cares Program
Reps. Peter Abbarno and Joe Schmick pre-file bills to reform the WA Cares Program, addressing long-term care payroll tax concerns and improving fa…
Commission recommends making bad long-term care program worse, says Rep. Peter Abbarno
…on several recommended changes to the state’s new long-term care insurance program.
GoFundMe spotlight: Pet rescuers lose home to Fourth of July fire
…oFundMe page has been set up to help the family continue to care for more than a dozen cats and dogs.
Felines and fireworks
…st-selling author Nomi Berger offers tips for cat owners to care for their pets during fireworks season.
Opinion: SB 5103, to make the state pay more of its way for the health care it takes on, needs House vote
…de of the Washington Policy Center believes we need more competition, innovation and educated consumers to help contain health care costs, not fewer people paying for health care.
Opinion: Gov. Inslee’s green new steal
…Churchill states that ‘our state’s Democratic leaders only care about the environment when it can be used to transfer wealth from the taxpayers into their pet projects.’
Rep. Peter Abbarno says state’s long-term care program and payroll tax is delayed, not ‘fixed,’ despite governor’s comments
Rep. Peter Abbarno (Republican, 20th District), says the state’s controversial long-term care program and payroll tax is delayed, but not fixed,…
SkillsUSA motivates and inspires Woodland High School students to excel and compete using career-oriented skills with the team winning a State Championship title this year
…red Speech and Extemporaneous Speech and will move on to compete at the national championship.
Cupcake Wars give Ridgefield High School students a taste of creative competition
…asses to learn valuable skills they could use in pursuing a career in the food industry.
Cats and dogs offer pet therapy for area residents
Diane Stevens For ClarkCountyToday.com Pet owners know first-hand that dogs and cats love unconditionally; they are there when the person needs a hug or a smile. This love and acc…