
Murray Bill Signed Into Law; Thousands of Washington State Layoffs Averted
New law is fully paid for, extends FMAP funding to Washington state, prevents layoffs of up to 3,000 WA teachers; Allows WA state to avoid costly special session

New law is fully paid for, extends FMAP funding to Washington state, prevents layoffs of up to 3,000 WA teachers; Allows WA state to avoid costly special session

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray applauded the announcement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that they have awarded just

As the U.S. Senate cut off a Republican filibuster and cleared for passage a $26 billion aid package to states, Sen. Patty

WASHINGTON – A measure providing more than half a billion dollars in funding for Washington state’s Medicaid program and to help pay teacher salaries cleared

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS) Subcommittee,