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A policy ensuring access to lifesaving procedures performed during miscarriage was started by former Gov. Inslee and will be finalized by Gov. Ferguson.

A UW-Medicine clinic is one of the few that provides treatment and research on the chronic illness, but faces new federal funding challenges.

“We’re fighting for our America,” said one protester during the two-mile walk from Cal Anderson Park to Seattle Center on Saturday.

But now the victims’ services organization and others like it are facing federal funding cuts that could hamper their ability to help people like him.

Agencies are hoping Olympia can provide stable funding for the 52,000 state residents who receive resources such as legal aid and crisis intervention.

The new year brings expanded paid sick leave, protections for Seattle app-based workers, more safety regulations and additional rules of the road.

Since the hospital joined with a Catholic system, the birth center has shuttered and employee insurance soon won’t cover abortions and vasectomies.

Though Seattle rejected the controversial technology after community pushback, Tacoma started a pilot program with the vendor ShotSpotter this year.

“All that living experience is now in Olympia, and that’s something we don’t typically see in an elected position,” said Rep. Julio Cortes.

In a case with national implications, WA’s governor-elect and officials in 18 states are challenging FDA policies that limit access to mifepristone.