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NoHLA Celebrates A Major Supreme Court Victory for Medicaid Beneficiaries
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a major opinion affirming the right of Medicaid beneficiaries to sue when their civil rights are violated. NoHLA was one…
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Special Edition: Keeping Apple Health Coverage During the Public Health Emergency Unwind
NoHLA and health care advocates across the state have deep concerns about how the ending of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) may affect many of the
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It’s Week 16 of the Legislative Session-Celebrating Budget Wins for Health Equity and Access!
The Washington Legislature concluded its 2023 session this past Sunday with a dramatic finish. On the last possible day, the Legislature finally reached consensus on a $69.2…
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It’s Week 15 of the Legislative Session-The Last Day of Session is Nearly Here-April 23rd!
This Sunday, April 23rd, is the last day of the 2023 legislative session. The bills that have passed the legislature must be signed by the House Speaker…
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Awaiting the Final Budget, Watching Many Bills
All eyes are on the final biennial operating budget this week, which is due out any day now. Here at NoHLA, we’ll be watching for budget funding…
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Improving All Health with Better Oral Health
After many years of advocacy from the WA Dental Access Campaign, in which NoHLA participates, a bill expanding access to oral health care…
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Preserving Access to Medication Abortion Care: NoHLA Joins Amicus Effort to Fight Texas Mifepristone Court Ruling
In what may be the biggest reproductive health decision since Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, we are watching the legal proceedings on…
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It’s Week 13 of the Legislative Session: Here’s what’s left, after the opposite house fiscal cutoff!
There have been many bill hearings as the Legislature sprinted toward the opposite house policy cutoff on March 29th and the opposite house fiscal cutoff earlier this…
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Fair Health Prices Bills Face Industry Pushback-But Momentum Continues for Change
After lengthy negotiations and significant pushback from industry lobbyists on HB 1508, a bill that would have strengthened the
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Disappointing (But Not Surprising): Braidwood Decision Announced
The long-awaited decision in Braidwood Management v. Becerra was announced last week (3/30) and an appeal has already been filed. Given US District…
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