OLYMPIA – Democratic and Republican lawmakers in the Washington state House of Representatives are once again calling for immediate approval of HB 1046, which would delink high-stakes standardized tests as…
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Real solutions require compromise and teamwork
As we near the end of the first special session with little progress on negotiating an operating budget, I am frustrated at the lack of compromise. Government may be divided…
Update on special session in Olympia
Friends and neighbors – My colleagues and I met earlier this month to pass legislation touching on a variety of areas. These were bills the House already passed, but did…
Snohomish kids get less and homeowners pay more under Senate Republican education funding plan
Democratic plan is a clear win-win for students, middle class families, and small businesses OLYMPIA – Most areas of the state could see a sharp property tax increase under the…
State Republicans’ tax plan could hit Seattle-area property owners hard
OLYMPIA – Seattle-area households could see a sharp increase in property taxes if the Senate Republicans’ K-12 education funding plan prevails. The Seattle Public Schools property tax levy could increase…