The Washington State House of Representatives approved a bill on Wednesday, HB 1674, that gives authority to the Office of Minority and Women’s Business (OMWBE) to investigate fraud and catch…
Category: Sharon Tomiko Santos
The DREAM Act
Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos speaking in favor of HB 1817, The DREAM Act.
Town Hall – Saturday, March 23
You’re invited to join Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos with her colleagues, Rep. Eric Pettigrew and Sen. Adam Kline, for the next 37th Legislative District town hall. Date: Saturday, March 23…
Cheaters who rig the system must be punished
The Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE) is responsible for administering a federal program designed to level the playing field for disadvantaged businesses. Unfortunately, some companies are abusing…
Cracking down on fraud
The Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE) is responsible for administering a federal program designed to level the playing field for disadvantaged businesses. Unfortunately, some companies are abusing…
Santos reappointed chair of the House Education Committee
Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos was reappointed to chair the House Education Committee for the 2013 legislative session by the House Democratic Caucus. Santos is entering her eighth term as a…
House embraces innovation and collaboration to help struggling schools
Olympia – The House of Representatives took another step towards helping struggling public schools by approving House Bill 2799 Monday afternoon. HB 2799, sponsored by Rep. Pat Sullivan (D-Covington), creates…
House education committee approves teacher evaluation bill
Olympia – By a vote of 16-1, the House Education Committee approved Senate Bill 5895, a bill that would establish a four-tiered statewide model for school teacher and principal…
House education leadership team reaches agreement on teacher evaluations
Olympia – The House Democratic education leadership team announced today that an agreement has been reached with the four caucuses and the governor’s office on a proposal to implement a…
House approves education bills to support Washington students
OLYMPIA — State lawmakers approved a long list of measures today that will increase access to educational opportunities for all Washington students, from birth to career. “We are building a…