In the Senate Republican budget they transfer $166 million of the “Common School Construction Fund” into the operating budget. The Treasurer does not believe he has the constitutional authority to…
Senate Budget – Unconstitutional Fund Transfer?
Week 12 Legislative Update from Rep. Farrell
Greetings from Olympia! Week 12 of the 2013 legislative session is behind us, and what a week it was! The Senate released a budget proposal, following Governor Inslee’s roll-out of…
Rep. Mary Helen Roberts’ e-Newsletter for April 10, 2013
We are currently in week 13 of the legislative session, and I would like to give you an update on what we’ve been working on here in Olympia. Last week…
House budget proposal best for schools
The state will step up to its responsibility to educate public-school students and will make sure college graduates are ready for high-demand jobs under the budget proposal released by the…
House doubles up on education
House Democrats unveiled a state budget that funds education without shredding the safety net for kids, seniors, the blind, and disabled – and without resorting to accounting tricks or one-time…