Category Archives: Drew Hansen
Governor approves tighter control over derelict ships, boats
The widespread problem of derelict and abandoned boats and ships would be tackled with strengthened controls and more money, under a bill by Rep. Drew Hansen signed into law today by Gov. Inslee. The measure is designed to address the … Continue reading
Governor signs Hansen computer-science education bill at high-profile Seattle ceremony
Flanked by students, teachers and high-tech execs at Rainier Beach High School in Seattle, Gov. Inslee signed a bill by Rep. Drew Hansen this week that boosts computer-science education in Washington state to prepare ambitious teens for the 21st-century economy. … Continue reading
Governor signs Rep. Hansen’s bill boosting jobs for small businesses
Small businesses will get help equipping employees with the skills they need to do their jobs better under a bill by Rep. Drew Hansen that was signed into law by Gov. Inslee today. House Bill 1247 makes it easier for … Continue reading
Latest news from Rep. Drew Hansen — April 18, 2013
Hello! This week marked the deadline for bills (other than budget bills) to make it through the Legislature, so I’m writing to give you a quick update what I’ve been doing in this legislative session. I’ve been focused on jobs—protecting … Continue reading
Boost for computer-science education gets green light in Senate
High-school students would gain an added incentive to take computer-science courses and prepare for 21st-century jobs under a bill by Rep. Drew Hansen that won overwhelming bipartisan approval Tuesday in the state Senate. “This bill will help students train for … Continue reading
