Dear Friends and Neighbors, Happy February! As we settle deeper into the legislative session, I want to update you on where we are, what’s still in motion, and how these decisions affect…
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Governor Appoints Entenman to Washington State Board for Community & Technical Colleges
OLYMPIA—Governor Bob Ferguson has appointed Representative Debra Entenman (D–Kent) to serve as a member of the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, recognizing her long-standing commitment to expanding access…
New Law Opens Doors for Young Students Seeking a Second Chance at Graduation
OLYMPIA – For thousands of Washington students who leave traditional high school before graduation, the path to a diploma just got more accessible. Today, Governor Bob Ferguson signed into law…
Expanding Education Access & Strengthening Food Security
Dear Friends and Neighbors, As we move into the next phase of the legislative session, we’re switching gears—literally! House bills are now heading to the Senate, and Senate bills are…
Scholarship Deadline & Fighting for Equity!
Dear Friends and Neighbors, As we move through the legislative session, we’ve reached the fiscal cutoff—a key deadline for bills with financial impacts to pass out of their respective budget committees….
House Bill 2015 Advances: A Bold Step Toward Justice, Community Safety, and Accountability
OLYMPIA – Today, the House Finance Committee took a step towards justice, community safety, and accountability by advancing House Bill 2015. This bill reimagines how we invest in public safety,…
Supporting Our Students & Community in Challenging Times
Dear Neighbors, As we move further into 2025, we’ve now reached policy cutoff in the Legislature—a critical deadline that determines which bills move forward and which do not. This moment marks a…
House Passes Entenman’s Student Basic Needs Act
OLYMPIA—Students can’t learn effectively unless their basic needs are met. House Bill 1559, sponsored by Rep. Debra Entenman (D-Kent), was passed in the House on March 3, 2023. This bill establishes…