Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
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Thousands of Washington high school seniors recently walked across stages to receive their diplomas. For the college bound, the question is, “Where are they walking?” Lawmakers will answer that question in January when they write a new spending plan influencing everything from tuition and course offerings to academic advising and campus construction projects. K-12 funding will be the Washington Legislature’s funding priority. Huge investments are needed to comply with the Washington Supreme Court’s McCleary decision, which t... Full story
Though the 2013 Washington legislative session faces many challenges in the state’s budget, the session also offers opportunities to improve the state’s economy by investing in workforce development via public higher education. Seventy percent of jobs in Washington state will require some postsecondary training by 2018, according to a report by Georgetown University. This trend is based on two principles: more education leads to greater productivity, and skill req...