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Less support for higher ed hurts students

uw, college students

Originally published in the Everett Herald, January 7, 2015. The U.S. student loan debt is almost $1.3 trillion. That’s trillion with a “T”! Students and families from Washington state own… READ MORE

Wednesday, Jan 7

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Tuesday, Jan 6

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Lawmakers seek community input on state budget

Reps. Cyrus Habib and Hunter having a brief discussion outside of the House chambers at the state capitol.

How would you solve Washington state’s $4.4 billion budget problem? That’s the central question Senator-elect Cyrus Habib (D-Kirkland) and Representative Ross Hunter (D-Medina) will be asking their constituents at a… READ MORE

Monday, Jan 5

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