OLYMPIA – Washington high school students are getting a lesson in civics education soon thanks to a new law sponsored by Rep. Laurie Dolan, D- Olympia. HB 1896 requires high…
Civics Education Law Signed by Governor
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Rep. Hansen chosen Legislator of the Year by the Washington Student Association
OLYMPIA – Washington state’s largest higher education advocacy group, the Washington Student Association (WSA), recently named Rep. Drew Hansen (D-Bainbridge Island) its 2018 Legislator of the Year. The organization, which…
Textbook Stipend for Gold Star Families Signed Into Law
OLYMPIA – Under a new law passed by Rep. Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, Gold Star family members are eligible for a bit of relief from the high cost of college…
Gov. Inslee will sign Cesar Chavez Day bill on Saturday in Yakima
(Scroll down for Spanish version) Gov. Jay Inslee will sign a bill to recognize Cesar Chavez Day as a state holiday during a celebration in Yakima on Saturday morning. Chavez,…
Governor signs changes to Spokane County commissioner elections
OLYMPIA – Governor Jay Inslee signed the Responsible Representation Act into law today, a bipartisan bill changing the way large counties elect their county commissioners. House Bill 2887, sponsored by…