I'm happy to see a Republican senator signed onto this. This state used to have a lot of moderate Republicans; I thought the crazies had rooted them all out.

@2: Troll harder, you massive newfag.

Cheryl Pflug, not Sharon.

This is good news on so many levels.

Hey! Sign me up for anything that helps keep the poor from breeding! (Maybe I really am a progressive...) Any chance these services are disproportionately targeted at minorities?... Almost a hat trick! (I’m feeling more progressive by the minute!)

as a low-income woman, I'm breathing a sigh of relief! I've had to rely on take charge before to help with check-ups, which is extra important to keep up with due to three women in my family who have had breast cancer. not something I'm likely to get at my age, but still a concern.

megan, could you link to some email addresses we can send thank you notes to?

Busy trolls, there.

I'm surprised Pflug was the Republican to sign on. She's pretty crazy.

@7 -- What a sweet idea! You can find email addresses for all of the bill's co-sponsors here:
https://dlr.leg.wa.gov/MemberEmail/Defau…

@4 -- You are correct. It's been fixed. Thanks!

Compared to Pam Roach, Pflug's pretty normal....

@13 - compared to Pam Roach, *everyone* is pretty normal.