Battery Storage Is a Health Issue: What’s Happening Across Washington
Discover how Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are shaping Washington's clean energy transition, improving air quality, and advancing public health.
WPSR EPA Comments on Air Permitting & Public Participation
WPSR submitted a public comment letter to the EPA regarding Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting Public Participation Requirements for State Implementation Plans (SIPs), highlighting the health impacts of fossil fuel emissions and the vital role of public participation in protecting community health.
Yakima County Lifts Solar Moratorium, Opening Door to Clean Energy Development
Yakima County has lifted its solar moratorium, allowing renewable energy projects to move forward while balancing agriculture, land use, and community priorities.
Why Working People are Struggling (Hint: It has Nothing to do with Government Waste)
Working people don’t get these breaks. They are instead dealing with unexpected medical bills, choosing between diapers and food, rent increases, and all the cuts from Trump’s HR1, which, by the way, is giving about $90K back to the top 1%.
The Millionaires Tax - A Monumental Win for Health in Washington
“In my 35 years practicing medicine in Washington, I have seen nothing that compares to the Millionaires Tax in its ability to improve the health of my patients. A fairer tax system and the resources to build a robust social safety net is by far the most impactful health intervention.”
-Dr. Charles Mayer, practicing family physician and Co-Chair of the WPSR Economic Inequity & Health Task Force
Health Professionals Advocate for Climate and Housing Policy at Washington’s 2026 Lobby Day
Washington health professionals traveled to Olympia for WPSR’s 2026 Lobby Day to advocate for climate policy, housing stability, and public health protections.