On June 30, we passed the operating budget and thus avoided a government shutdown, but we didn’t adjourn because the construction budget was still pending. It’s disappointing that we did…
Category: Steve Bergquist
Governor enacts Bergquist’s residency certificate renewal bill
This afternoon, Gov. Jay Inslee signed Rep. Steve Bergquist’s House Bill 1341 into law. The measure allows new teachers the option of renewing their residency certificate in five-year intervals based…
Rep. Bergquist’s Legislative Update: Operating Budget passed; no government shutdown
As you may have heard, we managed to avert a government shutdown by passing the 2017-2019 operating budget late last night, so I figured I would send you a quick…
State Republicans’ education funding plan shortchanges South King County students
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…
Rep. Bergquist’s Legislative Update: Special Session / New Survey: Sound Transit / Past Survey Results
Special Session This is the last week of the 2017 regular session and, as you may have heard, we have not agreed on a state budget yet. Both the House…