health care

The legislative river is running as close to 1,500 bills have been introduced since December’s prefiling. Included among those are a number of bills affecting...

As another school year begins, we know the back-to-school season can bring a mix of excitement and stress for teachers and school staff. That’s why...

Since covering pension/retirement/health insurance issues on behalf of WASA and AWSP, there are a few important points we have learned. This is just a brief...

It’s open enrollment time for school employees through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Open enrollment takes place from October 31 through November 21, 2022....

Our Roz Thompson sits down with Jill Patnode, Thriving Schools Program Manager for Kaiser Permanente of Washington, to talk about all the programs and resources...

You’ve no doubt heard about the new School Employees Benefit Board in your districts but just in case you haven’t yet, here is the latest...

After this last deadline, attention now moves to both chamber floors. Action will primarily consist of both chambers debating and voting on bills that have...

“No! No! No!” was the constant refrain heard as the committees and floor debated numerous amendments to the budget proposals. Requests for spending totaled more...

The big news was the release of the House Budget. Released at noon, Tuesday, public hearing on same day at 3:30, passed out of committee...