Rep. Ross Hunter

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 →

“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 →

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 →

The attempt by Republicans to change House rules on budgeting is misleading and disruptive, Rep. Ross Hunter says on the House floor.  

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 →