December 2011 Dear Neighbors, Legislators are in Olympia this month to begin solving the $2 billion budget problem our state is facing this year. As much as I’d rather be…
Heavy Hitters Join Probst’s Opportunity Scholarships BoardA Christmas surprise: College scholarships for the middle class gain momentum
Current and former CEOs and leaders of Boeing, Microsoft, Costco, Weyerhauser, Delta Airlines, and other major companies are committing their energy and abilities to state Rep. Tim Probst’s Opportunity Scholarships…
E-Memo from Rep. Ruth Kagi, December 22, 2011
December 22, 2010 Legislative Update Hello friends, I hope you’re enjoying the holiday season and are able to spend time with friends and family. Below you’ll find a brief update…
Washington State and local taxes drop to lowest level in 50 years
The DOR released this as part of their “Revenue Update” for the month. Washington’s state and local taxes (as a percent of personal income) dropped to their lowest level in…
Special session: McCoy joins big majority in approving key education bills
‘We urgently need to redouble our efforts in teaching technology,’ lawmaker asserts
OLYMPIA – It certainly bears repeating. State Rep. John McCoy is reiterating his call for Washington students to be technologically ready, willing and able to capture competitions for 21stcentury careers….