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25 Mar
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Q&A – How the coronavirus may affect childcare

As we continue to deal with the coronavirus, I’m hearing from households with questions about childcare access and availability. Gov. Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order this week deems childcare an essential service, but exactly what that means may vary ...

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18 Mar
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Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak – An Update

In this stressful time of uncertainty over the spread of coronavirus, I’d like to provide an update and a reminder of best practices for avoiding exposure. If we all take this growing health threat seriously and heed the advice of ...

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05 Mar
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House passes Cleveland bill to align good-faith child abuse reporting

Legislation passed unanimously today by the House will align state laws with federal laws governing the reporting of child abuse, ensuring consistency and extending the state’s eligibility for millions of dollars in federal aid. “If someone believes a child is ...

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04 Mar
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Coronavirus: What we’re doing, and what you should know

Dear friends and neighbors, As more cases of coronavirus are being confirmed in Washington state, including the nation’s first known fatalities, I want to assure you that the state Senate is taking fast action to ensure that our public health ...

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02 Mar
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Senate passes Cleveland resolution, funds for coronavirus response

OLYMPIA — As more cases of coronavirus are being confirmed in Washington state, including the nation’s first known fatalities, the state Senate is passing directives and funding for a full response from public health organizations. “This is the news we ...

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