Dental Therapy Has a Hearing in the Senate!
We all deserve access to quality dental care , no matter our race, where we live, or what insurance we can afford. But in Washington state, more than 2 million residents, particularly people in communities of color, low-income families, and residents of rural communities, do not have access to the dental care they need.
You've been telling us all session about how lack of access to oral health care is harmful to you, your families, and your communities. For the first time ever, we have a chance to send that message to the Senate: ESHB 1678, which will authorize dental therapists to practice in community-based health care settings, has a hearing in the Senate Health Care Committee this week! Dental therapy is a safe, well-researched way to increase access to culturally-competent, community-focused oral healthcare.
There are two actions you can take to support this important action : Tell your lawmakers to vote YES on ESHB 1678 so that all Washingtonians can have access to affordable, local oral healthcare and sign in PRO by 7:00am on Tuesday, March 21!
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Sign in PRO for Dental Therapy: tinyurl.com/PROESHB1678
Tuesday's a Big Day for Senate Hearings!
ESHB 1652, which will ensure that children on TANF receive 100% of their child support payments, has a hearing in the Senate Law and Justice Committee on Tuesday, March 21 at 10:30am. Sign in PRO by 9:30am on Tuesday to show your support!
Sign in PRO for the Child Support Passthrough: tinyurl.com/PROESHB1652
The Budgets are Coming, The Budgets are Coming!
We anticipate that the House and Senate will release their proposed budgets as early as this Thursday following the release of the revenue forecast. Once the budgets are out, stay tuned for an analysis from us!
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