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Approve 8201 @approve8201.bsky.social · 1d

📰 In the Everett Herald!
https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/comment-yes-on-sjr-8201-will-enhance-wa-cares-ltc-benefit/

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Justin Gill @justin-gill.bsky.social · 3d

In the face of rising healthcare costs & federal funding uncertainty, Washingtonians can take action to strengthen our long-term care fund.
@wsna.bsky.social supports @approve8201.bsky.social alongside firefighters, caregivers, advocates, & a bipartisan supermajority of WA state lawmakers

Approve 8201 @approve8201.bsky.social · 3d

📸 Photos from this morning's rally!

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Approve 8201 @approve8201.bsky.social · 3d

📸 Photos from this morning's rally!

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Approve 8201 @approve8201.bsky.social · 4d

📣 REMINDER: Join us tomorrow to rally in support of 8201!

Find details here ⬇️ https://www.approve8201.org/approve-8201-events/october-9

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Approve 8201 @approve8201.bsky.social · 5d

🟢 NEW! The Tri-City Herald has endorsed 8201!

"That sort of investment income could protect the long-term solvency of the fund."

Read the full endorsement ⬇️ https://www.tri-cityherald.com/opinion/editorials/article312354490.html

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Approve 8201 @approve8201.bsky.social · 6d

The future of long-term care is on the ballot this November!

Join us October 9th for a rally and press conference in support of SJR 8201 by RSVPing here ⬇️
https://www.approve8201.org/approve-8201-events/october-9

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Approve 8201 @approve8201.bsky.social · 9d

Did you know? Over 100 leaders and organizations have endorsed 8201!

See the full list on our campaign website: https://www.approve8201.org/who-supports-8201

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Approve 8201 @approve8201.bsky.social · 12d

Approve 8201 has wide, bipartisan support across the political spectrum!

Nurses, fire fighters, AARP, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Washington Health Care Association, and more than 100 organizations and leaders support 8201.

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Approve 8201 @approve8201.bsky.social · 13d

🟢 NEW in the Washington State Standard!

Read the full story ⬇️ https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/09/29/why-first-responders-want-to-see-wa-diversify-its-long-term-care-fund-investments/

Approve 8201 @approve8201.bsky.social · 17d

🟢 NEW in the Seattle Times!

"When I needed long-term care, I had to pay out-of-pocket because my parents were unable to take time off to care for me."

Read the full letter ⬇️ https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/long-term-care-commonsense/

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Approve 8201 @approve8201.bsky.social · 20d

New letter in The Columbian!

"When my mother had a stroke, I quit my job to take care of her. I’ve felt the strain of caregiving firsthand."
https://www.columbian.com/news/2025/sep/15/letter-support-long-term-care-on-ballot/

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Approve 8201 @approve8201.bsky.social · 23d

New letter in the Snohomish Tribune!

"I’m a caregiver in my 60s. My father who is nearing 90 has dementia and Alzheimer’s."
https://www.snoho.com/news/2025/sep/17/vote-yes-on-sjr8201-in-november-to-let-wa-cares-fund-to-grow/

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Approve 8201 @approve8201.bsky.social · 25d

🟢 BREAKING: The #SeattleTimes recommends an "Approve" vote on 8201!

Read the full article: https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/editorials/the-seattle-times-editorial-board-recommends-approve-sjr-8201-to-grow-wa-cares-fund/

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Washington State Budget and Policy Center @budget-policy.bsky.social · Sep 11

We're proud to join health-care professionals, firefighters, AARP, and more than 100 organizations and leaders that are endorsing I-8201! This initiative will strengthen long-term care funds for seniors and people with disabilities. Learn more: www.approve8201.org

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Approve 8201 @approve8201.bsky.social · Sep 12

8201 requires that 100% of investment income earned by the state’s Long-Term Care Fund is spent on long-term care services for vulnerable seniors and people with disabilities -- the legislature can’t spend it on anything else.

Approve 8201 @approve8201.bsky.social · Sep 10

There's a reason that healthcare professionals, like those at the Washington State Nurses Association, the MS Society, and the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters, support 8201.

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Approve 8201 @approve8201.bsky.social · Sep 8

Approving 8201 helps grow our long-term care dollars -- and ensures our benefits will be there when we need them.

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Approve 8201 @approve8201.bsky.social · Sep 4

Have you read our FAQ? Check out our website and get up to speed on what 8201 is all about
https://approve8201.org/faq

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Approve 8201 @approve8201.bsky.social · Aug 14

Approve SJR 8201 and make your tax dollars go further!

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Approve 8201 @approve8201.bsky.social · Aug 7

8201 protects Washington taxpayers by maximizing stability and returns.

Projections show passing 8201 will earn $67 billion more over the next 50 years, without costing taxpayers a dime.

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Approve 8201 @approve8201.bsky.social · Jul 2

Our FAQ is up!

Check out our website and get up to speed on what 8201 is all about ➡️ approve8201.org/faq

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Approve 8201 @approve8201.bsky.social · Jun 5

Let's start talking about approving 8201!

Learn more about who supports 8201 -- and add your own name -- on our new website ➡️ approve8201.org

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Approve 8201 @approve8201.bsky.social · Mar 20

Hearing alert! Sign in PRO to strengthen WA Cares.

Lawmakers are considering SB 5291 which will strengthen WA Cares and enable people to opt back in, but they need to hear from Washingtonians who support this legislation.

Sign in PRO here: app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...

Approve 8201 @approve8201.bsky.social · Feb 11

Action alert!

Last year, Washington voters protected WA Cares. Now, we’re counting on you to take action and tell lawmakers to strengthen WA Cares by passing SB 5291.
wecareforwacares.org/support-sb-5...

Approve 8201 @approve8201.bsky.social · Feb 7

Action alert!

Last year, Washington voters protected WA Cares. Now, we’re counting on you to write your lawmakers and ask them to strengthen WA Cares by passing SB 5291.

Take action here: wecareforwacares.org/support-sb-5...