Legislature passes King bill that would help rural hospital in Toppenish The outlook for the hospital that serves Toppenish and much of the lower Yakima Valley is brighter now that bipartisan legislation from Sen. Curtis King has won full legislative approval. Senate Bill 5532 would provide enhanced payments to low-volume, small rural hospitals like Astria Toppenish Hospital. It specifically would require... Read More...
Senate passes King bill that would help rural hospital in Toppenish A bipartisan proposal sponsored by 14th District Sen. Curtis King that would help keep the doors open at Astria Toppenish Hospital, which serves much of the lower Yakima Valley, was unanimously approved by the Senate yesterday. Senate Bill 5532 would provide enhanced payments to low-volume, small rural hospitals like Astria... Read More...
Republican senators unveil ‘Power Washington’ energy plan Energy package focuses on seven major goals, including keeping energy costs low Three members of the Senate Republican Caucus today unveiled a comprehensive energy plan that offers fair and reliable solutions to benefit all Washingtonians. “It’s time for our state to create better energy policies,” said 14th District Sen. Curtis... Read More...
King receives recognition for his record of bipartisan leadership During its annual Cascade Conference in Leavenworth, the Mainstream Republicans of Washington announced that state Sen. Curtis King is this year’s recipient of the organization’s Mitchell-Hill Award. The award, which was given to King for his ability to work in the Legislature in a bipartisan manner, is named after two... Read More...