WA grant offers free tuition at several colleges. Here’s why so few apply & how you can
Washington has one of the most expansive financial aid programs of any U.S. state, the Washington College Grant. But according to Governor Jay Inslee, few students are aware that they can apply. They often assume the program is reserved for low-income students, or don’t know about it at all. On May 1, Gov. Inslee’s office published a call for students to apply before next month’s deadline. Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading at the Bellingham Herald. (AP Photo)
Should Washington’s public schools ban students from using cellphones?
Schools around the state and country are searching for a balance with their cellphone policies for students. Phones can not only cause distractions, they can also contribute to bullying and pose mental health risks, especially for kids. A bill in the state Legislature this year would’ve directed school districts to adopt restrictions on student cellphone use by the start of the 2027-28 school year. The measure passed out of the House Education Committee with bipartisan support, then stalled. Continue reading at the WA State Standard. (Getty Images)
What feds’ new cannabis policy could mean for WA weed shops
The U.S. government is moving toward reclassifying marijuana as a less harmful drug, a federal spokesperson confirmed this week. In 2012, Washington and Colorado became the first states to legalize recreational cannabis distribution. Yet, weed sellers and lawmakers in Washington state say the cannabis industry faces unfair hurdles that other taxpaying businesses do not. Continue reading at the Seattle Times.
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