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Capital budget proposals released, College in the High School heard in House committee work session
The House and Senate released their versions of the 2025-27 capital budget on Monday with the Senate Ways and Means Committee and House Capital Budget Committee hearing testimony on Tuesday. Also this week, Wednesday marked the cutoff deadline for bills from the opposite chamber to be voted out o...
Operating budget proposals released, federal action effects heard in House higher education committee
Grappling with a projected nearly $16 billion budget shortfall over the next four years, House and Senate budget writers on Monday released their versions of the 2025-27 operating budget and 2025 supplemental budget. Committees heard testimony on the proposals on Tuesday.
To next year’s legislative interns
As my internship at the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges begins comes to an end, I’ve been reflecting on what this experience has taught me. To next year’s legislative interns, I want to share a few things that I wish I knew going in; things that might help you make the most of th...
Education doesn’t expire
Education isn’t just about degrees or career advancement but about learning life lessons, passing down knowledge, and strengthening communities. That’s why Senate Bill 5110 is so important. It’s a step toward recognizing the wisdom and contributions of Tribal elders. Guaranteeing they even have t...
State Board-requested bills heard in House higher education committee
House and Senate policy committees spent their first full week after the House of Origin cutoff with a mix of hearing testimony on bills and learning more about issues facing higher education in the state. The House Postsecondary Education and Workforce Committee heard all of the State Board-requ...
Breakfast with Sen. Hansen
Friday morning, two weeks ago, I was at the Washington Association of Community and Technical Colleges (WACTC) presidents’ meeting, balancing a plate of breakfast food, when I noticed an open seat next to Sen. Drew Hansen.
Customized Training Program tax extension bill passes Senate, policy committees resume work
Session reached its third cutoff deadline Wednesday at 5 p.m. when bills need to be passed by their originating chamber in order to continue in the legislative process. Ahead of that, the Senate on Tuesday passed the bill that would extend the Customized Training Program's business and occupation...
Higher education in uncertain times
Higher education is going through a lot of changes right now, and for students like me, it’s hard not to feel the impact. Costs are rising, financial aid policies are shifting, and access to education feels more uncertain.
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