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My first testimony
When I first learned the first week of session I would be testifying for SB 5115, I didn't know what to expect. That’s the bill that would provide eligible students with grants to help with college tuition and fees as they complete community or volunteer service. As a legislative intern, I knew t...
Senators hear Washington College Grant expansion bill, learn about financial aid support program
Community and technical colleges were well represented in Olympia this week, sharing the success of the system's financial aid outreach pilot program and supporting bills that would expand Washington College Grant eligibility and helping high school students who are chronically absent. Presidents...
Tribal elder waiver bill passes committee, prelaw associate degree requirement bill heard
The Legislature wrapped up its second week with most of its work focused on hearing bills in committees. For the community and technical college system, the Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee heard testimony Monday on a bill that would require colleges east of the Cascade...
Removing barriers to college through advocacy
High school is a pivotal time for planning your future, but for so many students, the path to higher education feels unclear and overwhelming. The process of filling out applications, completing the FAFSA, and searching for scholarship opportunities can be daunting.
Legislature convenes 2025 session facing $12 billion budget shortfall
With a new governor for the first time in 12 years and a $12 billion budget deficit, lawmakers returned to Olympia Monday facing big changes and difficult decisions. Outgoing Gov. Jay Inslee reflected on his time as governor in his final State of the State speech Tuesday, and incoming Gov. Bob Fe...
From Vietnam to the Washington Legislature
Hi everyone, my name is Khanh Pham, and I am excited to be one of this year's legislative interns for the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.
Diving into my first week of session
Hi everyone, my name is Isabella Flores, and I’m thrilled to be one of this year’s student legislative interns!
Legislature passes operating, capital budgets, adjourns 2024 session
The Legislature adjourned sine die Thursday afternoon after passing the 2024 supplemental operating budget earlier in the day and the supplemental capital budget on Wednesday. This week also saw final passage of the bill that extends eligibility for the Washington College Grant, College Bound Sch...
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