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New Taxes Threaten Affordable Healthcare in Washington State

6/25/2025

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Washington state lawmakers are raising health care costs with new taxes on providers and restrictive policies, making affordability a growing concern. Critics warn that these changes could hurt patients, resulting in service cuts and higher expenses. Advocates urge lawmakers to explore deregulation and consumer-driven models instead of pushing for taxpayer-funded universal care.

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Washington state lawmakers are raising health care costs with new taxes on providers and restrictive policies, making affordability a growing concern. Critics warn that these changes could hurt patients, resulting in service cuts and higher expenses. Advocates urge lawmakers to explore deregulation and consumer-driven models instead of pushing for taxpayer-funded universal care.