STATEMENT BY STATE REPRESENTATIVE DREW HANSEN, CHAIR OF WASHINGTON HOUSE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMITTEE, ON DACA STUDENTS: “My bill (HB 1488) will protect DACA students from losing College Bound state financial…
Rep. Hansen offers DACA students hope
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Back to School
I hope you have all been enjoying our nice weather and feel rested after the Labor Day weekend. The summer has been a wonderful opportunity to spend time with my…
Disability Rights Groups Say State’s Education Funding Plan Shortchanges Special Ed
From KNKX.com – Groups that advocate for kids with disabilities are weighing in on the state’s education funding plan passed by lawmakers in June. They have submitted a friend-of-the-court brief…
Response to Charlottesville and moving forward in Washington
We are outraged by the violent white supremacist demonstrations in Charlottesville and further condemn Trump’s rhetoric in Phoenix, which perpetuated hatred and bigotry. In response, as Washington House Democrats, we…
Rep. Orwall to co-chair national Military and Veterans Task Force
Earlier this month, the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), a bipartisan organization that provides research, technical assistance and opportunities for policymakers to exchange ideas on the most pressing state…