Category: Campaign Updates

SB 5947 is on track to reach the Senate floor for a vote.Continue reading

A coalition of healthcare advocates in partnership with Senator Bob Hasegawa’s office, introduced a suite of five healthcare bills for this short legislative session that begins January 12th. Whole Washington urges everyone to comment in support of these bills and to contact their state legislators to cosponsor the bills in the Senate and introduce companion bills in the House. Building on the momentum from the passage of 2025’s SJM 8004, these...Continue reading

    Why does Whole Washington exist? What do we need to achieve? What is our WHY? Experiences from a few of our volunteers tell us why this work is vital and incredibly urgent. Plus our Executive Director covers our wins and why we need your support! Keep Whole Washington Moving Forward

As we head into the Memorial Day Weekend, we want to pause for a moment of deep appreciation and gratitude. The Universal Healthcare Gala this past Saturday was a resounding success. We want to share our joy with some photos and an update on the Gala’s donations. Drumroll please…with your help, Whole Washington raised over… $21,000!! We’re Still in the Afterglow Stage! As the bids and pledges were tallied, Executive...Continue reading

Whole Washington has had historic success this legislative session with unprecedented wins for universal healthcare. Let’s celebrate and build our future! We hope you will join us for this milestone event! Universal Healthcare Gala – Saturday, May 17th, 2025 5 PM – 9 PM Mount Baker Community Club in Seattle The Year Thus Far 2025 has been a whirlwind, but nothing has stopped Whole Washington from making tangible progess toward our goals....

With a vote of 56 Yeas to 39 Nays, Washington State goes on record for Universal Healthcare! We’re thrilled to announce SJM 8004 PASSED! The Universal Healthcare Resolution passed the WA State House late Tuesday night. SJM8004 is largely symbolic–it doesn’t provide healthcare to anyone. However, we’re on the record now. Washington State wants and deserves Universal Healthcare, not insurance. Now we shift to passing comprehensive legislation that DOES offer...Continue reading

PRO Testimony at the SJM 8004 hearing was on fire. The argument against Universal Healthcare in all three CON testimonies was wildly out of touch.  Watch the entire hearing on TVW. Testimony begins at approximately minute 42.  House Health and Wellness Committee Public Hearing Video The Committee will vote on the resolution Wednesday, March 26th.