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  More communtiy service/less jail time for nonviolent offenders.

  I suggest offenders of nonviolent and less serious crimes are given a choice of massive amounts of community service or a larger sentence/fines. The less people we have in jail means less tax money. The more people we have working on community projects means a healthier community. Basically it’s counterproductive to have someone just sit in a jail cell for selling pot, while they could be heavily engaged in helping ...more »

  I suggest offenders of nonviolent and less serious crimes are given a choice of massive amounts of community service or a larger sentence/fines. The less people we have in jail means less tax money. The more people we have working on community projects means a healthier community. Basically it’s counterproductive to have someone just sit in a jail cell for selling pot, while they could be heavily engaged in helping the community..

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  Submitted by steve 2 years ago

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  Canadian Prescriptions available to all

  Prescriptions drugs are more expensive here than in Canada. Why is this? We are bordering Canada after all. I believe the state should allow shipments of Canadian prescription drugs to be shipped to Washingtonians. To help the state budget shortfall we could put an extra tax on Canadian drugs so that they are more in line with U.S. prices (but please, not as high as that would defeat the purpose). You would be helping ...more »

  Prescriptions drugs are more expensive here than in Canada. Why is this? We are bordering Canada after all.

  I believe the state should allow shipments of Canadian prescription drugs to be shipped to Washingtonians. To help the state budget shortfall we could put an extra tax on Canadian drugs so that they are more in line with U.S. prices (but please, not as high as that would defeat the purpose).

  You would be helping the state and it's citizens in this case. An alternative to this is perhaps allowing stores in Washington to carry those Canadian prescriptions with said tax.

  It's an idea. I'm not sure how crazy I would be about it as I'm not confident the state would pull it off without jacking up prices too much.

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  The FDA regulates prescription drugs made in the U.S. Under federal law so it is illegal for anyone except the drug manufacturer to import prescription drugs into the U.S.

  So I would propose that Washington state inquire about changing federal law before proceeding with this idea. Draft up a bill to send to the senate/house

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  Submitted by Guy B. Anonymous 2 years ago

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  Start Highschool 1/2 to 1 hour later in the morning.

  Move school starting time up a half hour to a hour. Studies have shown that teens at this time of human development have their internal clocks shift forward (naturally stay up later in the evening) but still need the same amount of sleep, so starting the classes even a half hour later would be of great help. This will improve attendance (lower rates of kids saying there sick when they are just actually tired) and higher ...more »

  Move school starting time up a half hour to a hour. Studies have shown that teens at this time of human development have their internal clocks shift forward (naturally stay up later in the evening) but still need the same amount of sleep, so starting the classes even a half hour later would be of great help. This will improve attendance (lower rates of kids saying there sick when they are just actually tired) and higher grades from being rested.

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  Submitted by Sean E. 2 years ago

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  Take the credit system and round file it

  Take the credit system and round file it.the credit system is corrupt and not customer friendly have a Washington state report that is Washington only if it works for us the rest of the country can follow.make adjustments for medical,and for other injuries .the only thing that is stopping the economy from rebounding is credit .do like other countries have done.one state at a time until all have been changed.No more handing ...more »

  Take the credit system and round file it.the credit system is corrupt and not customer friendly have a Washington state report that is Washington only if it works for us the rest of the country can follow.make adjustments for medical,and for other injuries .the only thing that is stopping the economy from rebounding is credit .do like other countries have done.one state at a time until all have been changed.No more handing money out to fix a leak . fix the problem let the people help them selves.stop giving the wrong ones a break .

  Hey politicians easy way to stay elected .

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  Submitted by Lloyd Eisenman 2 years ago

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  Eliminate the Apple Health Care Program

  Eliminate the Apple Health Care program. A family of four making $66,150.00 a year pays no more than $60 a month in premiums. A family of 6 making $88,590.00 a year pays no more than $60 a month in premiums. If you make this kind of money you can afford to purchase healthcare thru your employer the state should not subsidize these families. If you are low income there are many other programs availabe such as medicaid. ...more »

  Eliminate the Apple Health Care program. A family of four making $66,150.00 a year pays no more than $60 a month in premiums. A family of 6 making $88,590.00 a year pays no more than $60 a month in premiums. If you make this kind of money you can afford to purchase healthcare thru your employer the state should not subsidize these families. If you are low income there are many other programs availabe such as medicaid. Under Obama's healthcare reform eyeryone will have insurance which makes this program redundant. I would rather see this program cut and the funds used elsewhere.

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  Submitted by D H 2 years ago

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  Breastmilk for babies (and toddlers)

  My suggestion is to work towards all babies being breastfed from the start. Breastfeeding is more economical and environmental than formula feeding. There are also scores of studies that are still documenting the long term health (and social) benefits of breastfeeding.

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  Submitted by Monica L 2 years ago

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  Allow for private sales of organs, marrow, tissue, etc.

  I suggest you...Allow for the sale of organs, marrow, etc. Provided removal and installation were both done in WA State by WA State licensed physicians, such a proposal could easily withstand a 10th Amendment challenge. Sales tax would naturally be charged; and quality of health care in our state would arguably improve as more people donate organs and the free market equilibrium removes doubt about transplant costs from ...more »

  I suggest you...Allow for the sale of organs, marrow, etc. Provided removal and installation were both done in WA State by WA State licensed physicians, such a proposal could easily withstand a 10th Amendment challenge. Sales tax would naturally be charged; and quality of health care in our state would arguably improve as more people donate organs and the free market equilibrium removes doubt about transplant costs from insurance companies. This plan would additionally provide the poorest among us with a viable and valuable hedge against these challenging economic times which may actually reduce our soaring welfare roles in the process. This proposal has been suggested by numerous medical professionals over the years, and given our attitudes towards ancillary issues such as "death with dignity" this is hardly out of bounds for our citizenry, ethically speaking. It could also get people more involved in overall notions of what actually constitutes a healthy lifestyle-which could in the long term cut down on obesity, blood pressure, diabetes, and other lifestyle based disorders. Needless to say that if prices were high enough, estate taxes could apply in addition to sales taxes in some instances.

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