Washington
30
Federal Regulatory Impact Ranking
In 2015, Washington experienced the 30th highest impact of federal regulations.
30
Health Care Ranking
Washington ranks near the middle in the Healthcare Openness and Access Project Index.
17
Number of Certificate-of-Need Laws
CON laws, which require government permission before adding, expanding, or improving healthcare facilities, have failed to meet any of their stated goals.
+982 M
Rainy Day Fund
Washington has $982 million more than it needs to weather a recession of average severity.
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