Dear Friends and Neighbors, The first few weeks of session have been very busy and fast-paced as always, but I am so thrilled to have visited with the dozens of…
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Tag: education
Rep. Stanford bills would make college a reality for more veterans and active service members
OLYMPIA – House committees have passed two bills from Rep. Derek Stanford (D – Bothell) that would make college more affordable for veterans and active duty servicemen and women. “Too…
Statement from Rep. Mia Gregerson on the failure of the Highline School District Bond and passing school bonds with a simple majority
“I was greatly saddened to see yet another school construction bond fail this week. The Highline School District’s buildings are overcrowded and in desperate need of repair. Here are the…
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: Bipartisan bill meshes education and mental health
OLYMPIA–Incorporating social and emotional learning into academic preparation is the focus of new legislation proposed by two Mercer Island lawmakers. The bills, sponsored by Sen. Steve Litzow and Rep. Tana…
Rep. Ortiz-Self’s e-newsletter for January 29, 2015
The legislative session is in full swing and I want to take a moment to update you on some of the work I have been doing in Olympia during the…