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DREAM Act on the Governor’s desk!

DREAM Act advocates celebrate with Rep. Zack Hudgins
DREAM Act advocates celebrate with Rep. Zack Hudgins
I’m so proud of our state tonight. In a truly bipartisan fashion, the House voted to send the DREAM Act to Governor’s desk. The bill makes a small change in public policy, but it will have a huge impact on thousands of students across Washington.

Expanding access to higher education is one of my top priorities and the DREAM Act gets us one step closer to that goal. It just goes to show, when we work together, we can do great things.

Here’s a post from Joel Connelly
State DREAM Act passes House, heads for governor’s desk

The state House of Representatives passed the Washington DREAM Act early Tuesday evening, triggering jubilation among both lawmakers and college students who have campaigned more than six years to see it happen.

The legislation goes to Gov. Jay Inslee for his signature. “Proud to give fair access and financial support for aspiring Washington students,” Inslee tweeted after the bill passed.

Gov. Jay Inslee: “Proud to give fair access and financial support for aspiring Washington students.”

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My thoughts on the DREAM Act