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Poll: One in four Americans works while sick
Even though coming to work sick is unhealthy – for the worker, for coworkers and anyone the sick person comes into contact with – millions of Americans are at their...
“American Winter” screening tomorrow
The Attorney General’s Office and the Department of Financial Institutions are inviting the public to the screening of the award-winning foreclosure documentary “American Winter” on February 25 at 6 pm...
Student Association names Pollet, Riccelli “Legislators of the Year”
Sometimes, valentines come swathed in creative — and certainly unexpected — wrappings. Case in point: The Washington Student Association (WSA) on the recent Valentine’s Day here in the capital honored...
“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....