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WA lawmakers preserve health care for noncitizens legally in the U.S.

Washington state lawmakers had to make some tough budget cuts this year, but they preserved long-term health care for noncitizens who are legally in the U.S. Lawmakers have set aside $19 million to fill in the federal government's cuts to Medicaid.

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Sarah Mizes-Tan leads coverage of Washington state government for KUOW and KNKX and reports stories of people affected by officials’ decisions. Her work reaches audiences across Washington, Idaho, and Oregon through the Northwest News Network.