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Loneliness in Washington tops national average
More than 43% of Washingtonians reported feeling lonely at least sometimes, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau.Why it matters: Loneliness isn't just a feeling; it's associated with serious mental and physical health impacts, including elevated likelihood of developing diabetes, cardiac risk, dementia, substance abuse, depression and anxiety, Sebastian Tong, a family physician with UW Medicine, told Axios.It's such a pervasive public health threat that Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared loneliness an epidemic last year, comparing its health impact to smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day.Driving the news: The newest Household Pulse Survey by the Census...
Dave Ross: Don’t criticize the man who’s giving you cheaper gas… if only for an hour
The sponsor of the initiative campaign to repeal Washington’s carbon fees has been using a very clever tactic to win votes: the gas station takeover. The Seattle Times reports that initiative sponsor Brian Heywood will go to a gas station and pay the owner around $1,000 for the right to run the station as he sees fit – for an hour.
Mayor Harrell looks to payroll expense tax to fix $250 million budget gap
This budget cycle, the city is bracing for what could be a contentious debate over how to fund essential services and set priorities for the coming year. With an estimated $251 million dollar budget shortfall looming, how it will address that gap has become a pressing concern. Early last week, Mayor Bruce Harrell unveiled his office’s plan to tackle the large budget shortfall. Guests:
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