Dear neighbors, As you may have heard, last week the state legislature finally passed a budget, which averted a government shutdown. This budget vote was one of the hardest decisions…
Rep. Ortiz-Self’s Legislative Update: Operating Budget
Category: Lillian Ortiz-Self
Snohomish kids get less and homeowners pay more under Senate Republican education funding plan
Democratic plan 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 Senate…
Governor signs bill to expand dual language programs in Washington
This morning, at Evergreen High School, in Highland, Governor Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1445 into law. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self will expand dual language programming in…
Washington moves forward to expand dual language programs
OLYMPIA—This afternoon, the Legislature passed House Bill 1445, sponsored by Rep. Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-Mukilteo), designed to expand dual language programming in Washington state. This legislation aims to grow dual language programs that…
Rep. Ortiz-Selfs’ Legislative Update: House Capital Budget
The House Capital Budget (HB 1075), which was released yesterday, invests more than $1 billion into building schools throughout the state, which, among other things, will help reduce class sizes….