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Initiative to roll back Washington's long-term care program fails
An initiative to make Washington’s long-term care program, and paying the tax that funds it, voluntary for state residents failed on Tuesday.
About 55.5% of voters opposed Initiative 2124 while 44.5% voted for it. The measure was one of four on the statewide ballot this year. More votes will be counted throughout the week.
The Associated Press called the outcome late Tuesday night.
The initiative would’ve amended the WA Cares program so people could opt out of it at any time.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2024/11/05/long-term-care-initiative-failing-in-early-election-results/