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Removing barriers to college through advocacy

January 24, 2025 | By Isabella Flores

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

January 17, 2025 | By SBCTC Communications

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

January 17, 2025 | By Khanh Pham

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

January 17, 2025 | By Isabella Flores

Hi everyone, my name is Isabella Flores, and I’m thrilled to be one of this year’s student legislative interns!

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Legislative News is published weekly during the legislative session by the staff of the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges to highlight issues impacting the two-year college system.

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