Grassroots Update: Rocky Budget Outlook Demands Powerful Advocacy

In Olympia, new and returning leaders are preparing for a legislative session defined by gale-force economic headwinds. Faced with a $10-$12 billion shortfall in the state’s four-year budget outlook, the Governor’s Office of Financial Management distributed this letter calling for widespread budget cuts in state-funded programs. These challenging conditions demand an all-hands-on-deck effort to fight for the Medicaid dollars you need. Join the effort today by reaching out to the Governor to urge funding for long-term care for Washington’s low-income citizens; click here for AL and here for SNF. Your early and ongoing engagement is critical if we are to prevail.