In 2013 the Legislature has three big budget problems to address. It may be that there are other issues for the Legislature (gun safety, mental health, transportation…) but as the…
Budget Outline 2013-15
Tag: education
“Our caucus is organized and energized”
Legislative leaders from each caucus spoke with reporters earlier this week during the annual Associated Press Legislative Preview. The leadership panel answered questions from reporters on several issues that will…
Rep. Reykdal on education, tax reform, and the 2013 session
Representative Chris Reykdal has an opinion piece featured in The Olympian. Among other things, Rep. Reykdal shares his thoughts on the McCleary decision and what it means for lawmakers as…
Testing, testing, testing: Balancing accountability and cost
What price, assessment testing? As to reviewing the academic standing of our students, in other words, when is enough enough? “Frankly today, already,” maintains State Rep. John McCoy (D-Tulalip). “We…
Santos reappointed chair of the House Education Committee
Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos was reappointed to chair the House Education Committee for the 2013 legislative session by the House Democratic Caucus. Santos is entering her eighth term as a…