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The uncompensated care costs among Colorado hospitals dropped by more than 60 percent after the state expanded Medicaid coverage — a savings of more than $400 million statewide. But a new report asks why the hospitals didn't pass some of those savings on to patients.

Hospital Finances Improve After Medicaid Expansion, But At Whose Expense?

Now that Colorado has expanded Medicaid coverage to include more low-income residents, hospitals are better off financially. But that hasn't stopped them from shifting costs to other insured patients.

Why Hasn't The Gig Economy Killed Traditional Work?

Recent studies suggest we're not witnessing the dawn of a new gig economy. What accounts for the resilience of traditional employment?

People gather around the sundial near the Legislative Building at the Capitol, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, during lunch hour on a sunny day in what has been a mild winter in Olympia, Wash.

Analysis: House Democrats propose two-year state budget that's heavy on K-12 spending

House Democrats in the state Legislature have proposed a nearly $53 million budget for the next two years, a plan that will rely on new revenue such as a…

The Justice Department sent a letter in support of repealing the entirety of the Affordable Care Act. Here, a sign in support of the ACA in April 2017 in New York City.

Trump Administration Says Entire Affordable Care Act Should Be Repealed

A letter from the Department of Justice announced the shift, in support of a district court judge's ruling that the law is unconstitutional. The case is likely to end up in the Supreme Court.

State Rep. Gael Tarleton speaks at a news conference to unveil the House Democratic budget on Monday.

Washington House Democrats propose $1.4B tax package to fund budget

Washington House Democrats on Monday unveiled a proposed $1.4 billion tax package, including a new capital gains tax, to fund a two-year budget with...

Two new proposed hybrid-electric state ferries will be the same size as the newest ferry in the WSF fleet, the 144-car Suquamish.

Washington ferry riders face another fare hike, may get electric ferries in the deal

There's a good chance that people who ride Washington State Ferries will see a permanent fare increase this fall. As part of the deal, passengers could...

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