Senate Joint Memorial 8006 (requesting that the federal government create a universal health care program), passed the House Health and Wellness Committee on 2/16/2024. The public hearing on 2/14/2024 was a collaborative effort of organizations, continuing their faithful advocacy of healthcare justice. Next up is the Rules Committee. We’re encouraged by the forward movement and...
🍎 Building a movement – Thank you for everything!
Building a movement is hard work, and not something we do alone. We build off the collective success of many types of groups and organizations. We carry forward the work of inspirational activists and advocates. Furthermore, our work is built from centuries of social justice work around all kinds of issues – civil rights, labor...
🍎 Whole WA Board Retreat – Recap!
This summary is to catch you up on what went down and what’s ahead. When an organization spans the state like Whole Washington, it’s often hard to meet in person, but a few weeks ago, on Sunday, October 29th, we did it! Board members, long-time volunteers, and campaign leads met in Eatonville for an all-day...
🍎 Support State-Based Universal Healthcare Now!
Yesterday, the State-Based Universal Healthcare Act – H.R.6270 – was reintroduced by U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna. While there are a record number of 28 co-sponsors this year, more U.S. Reps are needed to co-sponsor this bill! If your U.S. Representative is not yet a co-sponsor, please send an email today: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/support-state-based-universal-health-care-now/ … Thank you, Medicare...
🍎 It’s Whole Washington Week!
We’ve been asked a lot lately – what is Whole Washington up to? It is admittedly difficult for us to organize without petitions in hand – BUT – it is absolutely necessary. We will win this by connecting with Washingtonians in all corners of the state and sharing with them our vision for an improved...
🍎 Take this one-click action!
Whole Washington is so excited to have you with us in this fight for single-payer healthcare. We’re still reeling from the success of the UHC presentation, and we must continue to strike while the iron is hot – taking action to support universal single-payer healthcare here in Washington and nationally. If you missed the UHC presentation or the replay,...
🍎 Whole Washington lays out comprehensive proposal for state-governed health plan
Whole Washington presented a comprehensive plan for developing a state-governed health plan that would cover all residents to the state’s Universal Health Care Commission (UHCC) on Thursday. Read the full article at State of Reform.
🍎 This Week’s Action & See Who’s RSVP’d Yes!
We’re officially three weeks away from the big event. Our Presentation to the Universal Health Care Commission August 10th, 2 – 4 PM 🔥3 Weeks Away🔥 So What’s Our Focus this Week? Emailing the Universal Healthcare Commission! This week’s action is very easy! Email the Universal Health Care Commission and tell them how you feel...
🍎 Two Big Things You Gotta Know 🏳️🌈
We hope you’re excited for Summer 2023. As you likely realize, we’re not running an initiative campaign this year, but that doesn’t mean we don’t need you. The fight for Universal Healthcare continues, and here are a couple of ways you can show up. First… We’re in the Seattle Pride Parade ⭐This⭐Sunday, June 25th The...
Washington’s Universal Health Care Commission identifies framework for establishing equity
Washington’s Universal Health Care Commission has identified a framework for establishing equity as members consider options for implementing a healthcare coverage system for all residents. The commission was created with the passage of Senate Bill 5399 in 2021 to make healthcare more accessible and affordable for residents. Members voted to implement an equity framework in...