Category Archives: Ross Hunter
House budget proposal best for schools
The state will step up to its responsibility to educate public-school students and will make sure college graduates are ready for high-demand jobs under the budget proposal released by the House Democratic majority on Wednesday. The budget proposal authored by … Continue reading
House Appropriations Chair Ross Hunter on the Senate Republican budget
“While it is nice that the Senate Republicans have acknowledged our responsibility to fund the McCleary decision, they have done so with a budget proposal that relies on assumptions that are unconstitutional or unsustainable. The Supreme Court has been pretty … Continue reading
Rep. Hunter: Statement on Governor Inslee’s budget proposal
House Appropriations Chair Ross Hunter issued the following statement on Governor Inslee’s budget and revenue proposal: “Governor Inslee’s proposal focuses on funding education and responsible budgeting – these are the right priorities for Washington. The $1.26 billion in additional spending … Continue reading
Rep Hunter to House: Don’t mistake form for substance
The attempt by Republicans to change House rules on budgeting is misleading and disruptive, Rep. Ross Hunter says on the House floor.
Rep. Hunter looks to curtail abuses of alternative school program
It’s called Alternative Learning Experience, and it’s a state-sanctioned program that allows school districts to set up non-traditional educational programs for students who are ill-suited to conventional classroom instruction. But the way some districts run the program has raised concerns … Continue reading
