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“We are being watched.”
So stated Representative Roger Goodman, Chair of the Public Safety Committee on the House floor this week. Goodman was speaking in favor of HB 2789, regulating the use of drones....
Paying it forward – a new way to fund higher education?
Most Americans see college education as the key to financial success, independence, and economic mobility. But, as the Great Recession deepened, legislatures around the country dipped into their higher education...
Town Hall Saturday – Feb. 22
Town Hall Saturday – February 22 – is right around the corner. Several lawmakers will be hosting town hall discussions to hear from you on issues like education, transportation, health...
Washington is selling lots of stuff everywhere!
Two years ago today we reported that Washington set a record in 2011 by exporting $64.4 billion worth of goods; a 21 percent increase over 2010. The Department of Commerce...
UW ranks among top well-rounded universities
The Center on Higher Education Reform has named the University of Washington’s Bothell and Seattle campuses among the top schools in the nation for providing accessible, affordable higher education that...
Dream Act is on the Governor’s desk!
The Dream Act was the first House bill passed to the Senate this session — on the very first day of session. Although they initially said they had more important...
Civic Education Day salutes good citizenship, great teachers
The road to good citizenship begins at home, no doubt about that. But inspiration and encouragement from great teachers certainly helps youngsters keep their eyes focused on Good Citizenship Road....
It’s all in the family!
Last week, Rep. Eric Pettigrew hosted his daughter, Linda, (left) and his niece, Miracle (right) as pages. “It was such a treat to have them here last week!” said Rep....
The Legislature is racing toward House of Origin cut-off
A major cut-off is looming for the legislature — all non-budget bills must be passed from the House of Origin by 5:00 p.m. tomorrow. Scores of bills that have passed...
Rep. Gregerson and her baptism by…kidding
It’s a legislative rite of passage: The House floor debate that ends with the approval, for the first time ever, of a bill sponsored by a new member. There’s applause...