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More Good News from Olympia: Senate Budget Proposal Preserves Dental Care For Vulnerable Populations

Posted by: on February 29, 2012 | 0 Comments

With the release of the Senate budget Tuesday, both Houses of the state Legislature are proposing to continue funding dental coverage for low-income pregnant women, seniors in nursing homes and people with developmental disabilities. This coverage was eliminated in Gov. … Continue reading →

Good News from Olympia: Proposed House Budget Protects Oral Health

Posted by: on February 21, 2012 | 0 Comments

The proposed House supplemental budget protects many essential programs that provide dental coverage to vulnerable populations. Thanks in part to the efforts of Citizens’ Watch coalition and grassroots support statewide, there is a growing awareness that oral health is a … Continue reading →

Parents and Kids Tell the Washington Legislature: ‘Do Not Cut Vital Programs for Families’

Posted by: on February 16, 2012 | 0 Comments

At Have a Heart for Kids Day last week, more than 200 parents, children and advocates delivered a powerful message to Washington state legislators: Preserve vital programs for kids and families when you balance the budget. A morning rain stopped … Continue reading →