Dual language education is one step closer to becoming a WA law Educators say that to sustain and expand dual language and tribal education, increased funding is needed. House Bill…
Shavers’ bill to expand health care education headed to the governor.
OLYMPIA – A bill to help students pursue careers in health care is headed to the governor’s desk. House Bill 2236, sponsored by Rep. Clyde Shavers, D-Clinton, develops an Allied Health…
Simmons sends bill to enhance financial support for the Washington Physician Health Program to governor’s desk
OLYMPIA—Rep. Tarra Simmons, D-Bremerton, House Bill 1972, has sent a piece of legislation to strengthen financial support for the Washington Physician Health Program (WPHP) to the governor’s desk. “COVID-19 was…
Rule sends bill to the governor’s desk
OLYMPIA—Rep. Alicia Rule, D-Blaine, remembers the enormous toll Whatcom County communities faced in the aftermath of the fall 2021 floods in the Nooksack River Valley. While people in the affected…
Final capital budget agreement funds $1.3 billion in projects around the state
OLYMPIA—Leaders in the House and Senate today announced their final agreement on the state’s supplemental capital budget for 2024. The $1.3 billion budget funds construction projects and infrastructure across Washington…