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Rally for revenue April 2
The following is from the Health Care is a Human Right WA coalition:
Labor and advocacy groups will rally to urge the State Legislature to raise new revenue to fund public services from those who can most afford it
OLYMPIA, WA (March 29, 2025) — The Health Care is a Human Right WA coalition, representing 40 community and labor organizations, is rallying to demand that Washington state leaders reject budget cuts to essential services and instead pursue revenue solutions. We call to revisit our tax code. WA is home to 13 billionaires and 17 fortune 500 companies including Amazon, Costco, Microsoft and Starbucks. We call for fair taxation to support state workers, healthcare and other critical public services.
The rally will be held Wednesday, April 2 from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM on the North Capitol Steps in Olympia.
Speakers include Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer, Rachelle Martin, President of the Thurston Lewis Mason Central Labor Council, Vicki Lowe, Executive Director of the American Indian Health Commission, and Representative Natasha Hill (D-Spokane).
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