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What I’ve learned (so far)
When I first started my internship with the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC), I jumped right into the work. Joining incredible meetings, helping with projects, learning the ins and outs of the system. It wasn’t until I was asked to share an update with the State Board that...
One week to go, State Board-requested bills pass House
With negotiations between House and Senate budget writers continuing, this week marked the final major cutoff deadline of session when bills from the opposite chamber needed to be approved in order to continue in the legislative process.
Student voices matter
Two weeks ago, I had the opportunity of attending the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Catalyst conference in Kansas City, Mo., representing South Puget Sound Community College. As I reflect on the experience, I find myself deeply moved by the incredible group of student advocates I had the chance to meet a...
State Board-request bills on the move as session enters final stretch
The Legislature passed its fifth major deadline of session on Tuesday when bills with a fiscal impact needed to be voted out of those committees in order to continue in the legislative process.
Behind the scenes of student success
A week ago, I sat in a room with the presidents of Washington’s community and technical colleges at the Washington Association of Community and Technical Colleges (WACTC) Board of Presidents meeting.
Capital budget proposals released, College in the High School heard in House committee work session
The House and Senate released their versions of the 2025-27 capital budget on Monday with the Senate Ways and Means Committee and House Capital Budget Committee hearing testimony on Tuesday. Also this week, Wednesday marked the cutoff deadline for bills from the opposite chamber to be voted out o...
Operating budget proposals released, federal action effects heard in House higher education committee
Grappling with a projected nearly $16 billion budget shortfall over the next four years, House and Senate budget writers on Monday released their versions of the 2025-27 operating budget and 2025 supplemental budget. Committees heard testimony on the proposals on Tuesday.
To next year’s legislative interns
As my internship at the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges begins comes to an end, I’ve been reflecting on what this experience has taught me. To next year’s legislative interns, I want to share a few things that I wish I knew going in; things that might help you make the most of th...
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