LEGISLATIVE NEWS: House Passes Bill Increasing Access to Public Service Loan...
OLYMPIA – Washington is a state dedicated to its public servants, the everyday heroes who keep our communities safe, healthy, and educated. But even heroes face challenges, and student loan debt can be...
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Policy Cutoff & Working to Build a Future for All Students
Dear neighbors, As Chair of the House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Development (PEW) Committee, I have the sincere honor of debating policy and working alongside fourteen of my colleagues...
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Join Us for An Upcoming Town Hall
Friends and neighbors, We would like to invite you to a town hall on February 17, from 10 – 11:30 AM at St. Lukes Lutheran Church. We will discuss issues still in consideration after House of Origin...
View ArticleLEGISLATIVE NEWS: Slatter Bill Expands Pre-Eligibility for WA College Grant
OLYMPIA: Today, the House voted to pass House Bill 2214. Introduced by Representative Vandana Slatter (D-Bellevue), who chairs the House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Committee, the...
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Week 6 Update
Dear neighbors, As the sixth week of the 2024 legislative session concludes, I am pleased to provide an update on a few pieces of legislation advancing through the House of Representatives, as well as...
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Gov. Signs Slatter Bill Increasing Access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness
OLYMPIA – Today, the Governor signed House Bill 1950, which represents a step forward in alleviating the burden of student loan debt for public servants. Sponsored by Representative Vandana Slatter...
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Community & Pedestrian Safety, PEW Update, & Town Hall Recap
Dear Neighbors, We live in a diverse community with many voices and experiences, and this enriches my legislative work. I am proud to be the first elected Indian American woman in the most diverse...
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Sine Die, FAFSA Update, Meet Chair Ormsby, & More!
Dear Students and Parents, Last Thursday marked the last day of the 2024 legislative session. This year, we’ve passed 373 bills, with 236 receiving unanimous votes, and 297 bills passed with...
View ArticleGov. Signs Slatter Bill Expanding Access to Higher Education
OLYMPIA – Earlier this month, Governor Inslee signed House Bill 2214 that will remove barriers to eligibility for low-income high school students to access the Washington College Grant (WCG). By...
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Budget Report to the 48th Legislative District, Helpful Resources, & Staying...
Dear friends and neighbors, I’m pleased to share that the 2024 legislative session concluded successfully in March. We achieved our goals of delivering balanced budgets, supporting working families,...
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