Health & Long-term Care
Warnick bill to support rural dental school signed by governor
Yakima-area program’s faculty recruitment gets a boost State Sen. Judy Warnick’s legislation, Senate Bill 5113, was signed into law today by the governor during a ceremony at the Capitol. The measure removes regulatory barriers for dental schools, particularly the Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences in Yakima, to recruit out-of-state...
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Senate unanimously approves Warnick legislation boosting dental schools
Warnick’s first bill of the session will help Yakima-area program As the Legislature begins its first stretch of floor votes on proposals, the state Senate today unanimously approved Sen. Judy’ Warnick’s first bill of the 2023 legislative session, Senate Bill 5113. Brought to Warnick’s attention by the Pacific Northwest University...
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Senate ag leaders say COVID vaccine mandate for 4-H volunteers serious blow to program
More and more people tangentially connected with state government are finding out that they are subject to Gov. Jay Inslee’s recently announced vaccine mandate – even 4-H volunteers. In a letter sent to volunteers, the Washington State University Extension, which oversees the 4-H youth agricultural program, wrote that 4-H volunteer...
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