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A new study shows health disparities cost Texas billions of dollars; Senate rejects impeachment articles against Mayorkas, ending trial against Cabinet secretary; Iowa cuts historical rural school groups.

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The Senate dismisses the Mayorkas impeachment. Maryland Lawmakers fail to increase voting access. Texas Democrats call for better Black maternal health. And polling confirms strong support for access to reproductive care, including abortion.

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Rural Wyoming needs more vocational teachers to sustain its workforce pipeline, Ohio environmental advocates fear harm from a proposal to open 40-thousand forest acres to fracking and rural communities build bike trail systems to promote nature, boost the economy.

WA: Consumer

A free online tool from the IRS is expected to make it easier for many people to file their income taxes. (kjcimagery/Adobe Stock)
IRS's free tax filing tool can save Washingtonians time, money

Washingtonians have an option this year to file their taxes for free and a new report said it is saving people time and money. The Internal Revenue …

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Washington state has greater protections against predatory loans than other states. (Serge Aubert/Adobe Stock)
WA lawmakers approve greater predatory loan protections

Lawmakers in Olympia this session moved to add more protections for consumers against predatory loans. Washington state lawmakers passed Senate Bill …

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Los programas de guardería del estado de Washington luchan con los costos laborales para prestar servicios fuera del horario diurno. (santypan/Adobe Stock)
WA podría aumentar incentivos para guarderías fuera de horario

Los padres suelen tener dificultades para conseguir cuidado infantil fuera del horario laboral. Los defensores quieren que la Legislatura del estado …

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Child care programs in Washington state struggle with labor costs to provide services outside of daytime hours. (santypan/Adobe Stock)
WA could increase incentive for after-hours child care

Parents often struggle to secure after-hours child care. Advocates want the Washington state Legislature to increase incentives for businesses to …

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More than 26,000 volunteers from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program helped people nationally last year. (Paolese/Adobe Stock)
Free tax-prep aid available across WA

Free tax-filing assistance is available once again in Washington state starting today. The AARP Foundation's Tax-Aide program is available to …

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A public hearing on the rent stabilization bill was held in Olympia last week. (adonis_abril/Adobe Stock)
As housing crisis builds, rent stabilization measure before WA lawmakers

Housing is a major issue in this year's legislative session -- and for some, simply staying in their home is the goal. One measure in Olympia would …

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More than a quarter of Washingtonians exercise, according to the 2023 America's Health Rankings report. (cascoly2)
Report: Signs look good for a healthy new year in WA

Washingtonians' health is looking good compared to other states, according to the latest standings in the 2023 America's Health Rankings report…

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More than 95% of youth ages 13-17 are on social media, according to the U.S. Surgeon General. (Monkey Business/Adobe Stock)
Mental health concerns grow over social media impact on youth

Health professionals have raised alarms about social media and its impact on young people's mental health. Concern has grown so great that earlier …

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A new KFF analysis of government data estimates nearly 1 in 10 adults - 9%, or roughly 23 million people - owe medical debt. This includes 11 million who owe more than $2,000 and 3 million people who owe more than $10,000. (Adobe Stock)
WA advocates take on sharply rising health care costs

Reports from the Insurance Commissioner's office and the state Attorney General reveal an analysis of what they call "the true costs of health care" i…

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More than a third of Washington homes have gas-burning appliances such as stoves. (Syda Productions/Adobe Stock)
Groups urge WA to warn about gas-burning health effects

The American Gas Association misled the public on the health effects of burning gas for decades. Now, a coalition wants the Washington State …

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The economic threshold for the Senior Property Tax Exemption program in King County will increase to $84,000 in 2024. (CascadeCreatives/Adobe Stock)
Underused programs could assist with older Washingtonians' budgets

Many older residents of Washington state are facing strains on their budgets -- and the government programs that could assist them are underused…

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Según estimaciones, más de 45,000 habitantes de Washington son diagnosticados con diabetes cada año. (Chinnapong/Adobe Stock)
Mes de Concientización sobre la Diabetes: Consejos para controlar la enfermedad en casa

Noviembre fue el Mes de la Concientización sobre la Diabetes, pero de cara a las vacaciones, los diabéticos saben que no pueden perder de …

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