Statement from Representative Ross Hunter, Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, regarding the 2011-13 budget agreement announced today: “This budget was probably the hardest to write in decades. …
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Governor signs Probst’s PASS Act into law
Reform aimed at cutting high-school dropout rate OLYMPIA — Everybody talks about fixing the high school dropout rate. Now Washington State has a new law that will use proven tactics to…
New approach to higher education funding clears Legislature
OLYMPIA – The Legislature has passed a comprehensive higher education bill focused on keeping quality and access high, while also addressing reduced support from the state due to ongoing budget…
Washington becomes the first state to ban toxic coal-tar pavement sealants
Washington becomes the first state to ban toxic coal-tar pavement sealants May 5, 2011 OLYMPIA—At a bill-signing ceremony in the state capitol on Thursday, Washington became the first state in…
Governor signs landmark legislation improving Washington protection from major oil spills
OLYMPIA – On the anniversary of the catastrophic April 20, 2010, crude oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, Gov. Chris Gregoire today signed landmark legislation that significantly advances protection…