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Washington

Public hearing Friday on Rep. Dent’s bill to create wildfire prevention partnerships between landowners and firefighters

A Moses Lake lawmaker wants to best protect against wildland fires through public-private partnerships. Nic Scott reports. Representative Tom Dent suggests local farmers and ranchers be allowed to work directly with firefighters on the initial attack […]

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Washington

Harris bill to reevaluate teacher reprimands unanimously passes off the House floor, for the second time

The Washington State House of Representatives on Wednesday unanimously passed legislation from Rep. Paul Harris that would give educators with a reprimand an opportunity for redemption. House Bill 1113, which the House also unanimously passed during the 2023 legislative […]

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Oregon

Oregon Health Authority will Elevate the State’s Medicaid and Behavioral Health Programs as New Divisions

(Salem – January 11, 2024) Oregon’s Behavioral Health and Medicaid programs will become separate divisions in a new organizational structure at the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), which Interim Director David Baden announced in a message […]