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Native Americans are twice as likely as others to have overdue medical bills in collection, and major problems within the Indian Health Service are a key reason, a new federal report shows.
ELLENSBURG, Wash.-The Kroger-Albertson's grocery store merger has been blocked by a federal judge, and now Albertson's is suing Kroger for a breach of contract.
“Between letters, phone calls, conversations, hearings, I have been on this for about two years now, pushing the FTC to deny this merger," said Democratic Congresswoman Kim Schrier of the 8th Congressional District.
Congresswoman Schrier thinks that there is no chance that the Kroger-Albertson’s merge deal will happen after a Judge blocked the deal on Tuesday.
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) recognized six distinguished individuals for their exceptional contributions to food, nutrition, agricultural policymaking and ongoing support of the dairy industry.
During IDFA’s annual Celebration of Dairy, held at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., IDFA President and CEO Michael Dykes, D.V.M., presented the prestigious IDFA Leadership Award to:
EVERETT — Three local lawmakers are urging the Biden administration to edit the Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit to create flexibility for regional energy economies.
U.S. Reps. Suzan DelBene, D-Medina, Kim Schrier, D-Sammamish, and Rick Larsen, D-Everett, argue a strict section of the proposed rule undermines the intention of supporting the country’s growth of a hydrogen energy market. They say tight federal guidelines may be counterproductive in states that already have clean energy policies, like Washington.
On Wednesday, U.S. Representative Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), who represents Chelan and Kittitas counties, joined forces with Reps. Terri Sewell (AL-07) and Kathy Manning (NC-06) to introduce the Capping Costs for Consumers Act. This landmark legislation aims to alleviate the financial burden of healthcare by reducing co-pays and deductibles for millions of Americans.
Rep. Kim Schrier (D-WA) swung through Wenatchee City Hall today. There she hosted a roundtable discussion on the thorniest of issues: affordable housing (or lack thereof).
Schrier, a career pediatrician from Sammamish, has represented Washington's 8th congressional district since 2019. Last year she cosponsored the AHCIA.
Inside, outside, all around the town.
Congresswoman Kim Schrier joined with state and local officials in Roslyn on Thursday to dedicate the Forest Resilience Trail and celebrate the progress made in taking action against the threat of catastrophic wildfires.
It was a cooler trip this time, no doubt, for the 8th District lawmaker.
U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier came to Ellensburg’s Morgan Middle School Friday to highlight the impact of the Affordable Connectivity Program and emphasize the importance of funding and extending the program after it runs out this year.
Thanks to funding from the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act, the program has helped expand access to high-speed internet by providing eligible households with a discount of up to $30 per month and a one-time discount on necessary equipment like laptops, desktop computers and tablets, according to Schrier’s communications team.
WENATCHEE — State, federal and local officials helped cut the ribbon Thursday on the Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council's new food distribution center, which isn't yet fully operational but marks a big step for the agency's food insecurity programs.
Eighth District Congresswoman Kim Schrier joined 12th District state Rep. Mike Steele to cut the ribbon at the new facility, 1700 N. Wenatchee Ave.