Initiative 2124 – ClarkCountyToday.com

Reps. Peter Abbarno and Joe Schmick pre-file bills to fix shortcomings in WA Cares Program

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 22:54:42 +0000

Reps. Peter Abbarno and Joe Schmick pre-file bills to reform the WA Cares Program, addressing long-term care payroll tax concerns and improving fairness for Washington workers.

Opinion: Participation in WA Cares will continue to be mandatory

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:20:59 +0000

WA Cares remains mandatory after voters rejected Initiative 2124, says Elizabeth New Hovde of the Washington Policy Center, with potential future payroll tax increases on the horizon.

Opinion: WA Cares harms workers

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:07:21 +0000

Elizabeth New (Hovde) argues that WA Cares negatively impacts workers while misleading voters about Initiative 2124.

Opinion: I-2124 would allow workers to keep more of their earnings

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 23:33:00 +0000

Elizabeth New (Hovde) explains how Initiative 2124 could allow workers to keep more of their earnings by making WA Cares optional.

Opinion: WA Cares harms low-income workers today for a maybe-benefit tomorrow

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:17:26 +0000

Elizabeth New (Hovde) of the Washington Policy Center critiques WA Cares, arguing it harms low-income workers today for an uncertain future benefit.

Opinion: I-2124 restores choice, could rightly rid people of WA Cares

ClarkCountyToday.com — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 18:36:09 +0000

Elizabeth New (Hovde) discusses how I-2124 could offer choice to workers and provide alternatives to the controversial WA Cares program.

Opinion: Time spent as a family caregiver, no matter your gender, will hinder eligibility in WA Cares

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 23:47:28 +0000

Elizabeth New argues that WA Cares does not offer flexibility and choices for family caregivers, impacting many Washingtonians.

Opinion: WA Cares commission weighs in on how future recipients will be allowed to spend money

ClarkCountyToday.com — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 00:01:51 +0000

Elizabeth New (Hovde) from the Washington Policy Center discusses the ongoing challenges with WA Cares, highlighting solvency concerns and the impact of Initiative 2124 on the program’s future.

Opinion: Any administrative expenses are excessive for the misleading WA Cares program

ClarkCountyToday.com — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 02:09:33 +0000

Elizabeth New Hovde discusses the excessive administrative expenses and questionable spending within the WA Cares program in her opinion column.

Opinion: Ballot language might confuse the issue of making WA Cares optional

ClarkCountyToday.com — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 00:05:51 +0000

Elizabeth New from Washington Policy Center discusses how ballot language might confuse voters on making WA Cares optional.