Legislative News

Committees hear overview, bills regarding dual credit

House and Senate policy committees spent their last full week before the House of Origin policy cutoff hearing testimony on bills and learning more about issues facing higher education in the state. Both the House Postsecondary Education and Workforce Committee and Senate Higher Education and Wor...

Reflections On My First Testimiony

Bill addressing student financial aid fraud heard in Senate higher education committee

College system leaders testify on Ferguson's operating budget proposal

Lawmakers returned to Olympia Monday facing big challenges and difficult decisions. Gov. Bob Ferguson’s State of the State speech Tuesday addressed the projected $2.3 billion budget shortfall while outlining proposals he said would protect essential services and stabilize long-term finances. Comm...

Introducting the student legislative intern

Moving forward with confidence

With sine die officially closing out the 2025 legislative session, the conversations around funding and the future of education are far from over. This session made it clear that budget challenges are real and ongoing, but it also became apparent just how many people are determined to protect and...

#AllWA25

April 24 was a special day at South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) as I had the honor of attending the All-Washington Academic Team ceremony. I was recognized as the top-ranking All-WA Academic Team Scholar and an All-USA Academic Team Scholar. It was a moment filled with gratitude for the...