Thousands of state government and community college employees in Washington want Gov. Bob Ferguson to ensure they receive a pay raise in July like the rest of the state workforce – but it may be a long shot.
Students attending any of the state’s nine independent colleges, such as Gonzaga University, Pacific Lutheran University, Seattle University, and Whitman College, would see state tuition assistance under the Washington College Grant and College Bound Scholarship programs cut to 50% of the average level awarded to students at public universities.
Nearly $5 million in federal funding is being cut off to joint programs of Heritage University and Yakima-based Educational Service District (ESD) 105 to train and place school-based mental health providers.
The long-awaited space will have tables and seating along with green space and a small open-air theater with artificial turf to serve patrons of all ages.
Members of the Washington Public Employees Association not receiving those increases work at 14 community colleges, including Columbia Basin College, and in nine state agencies. Among them are the Department of Natural Resources, Department of Revenue, the Liquor and Cannabis Board and Department of Agriculture.
The Tri-Cities leader will take on the additional role beginning June 1 when the outgoing WSU Vancouver chancellor retires. She also will co-chair the committee that will lead the new search for a permanent chancellor for WSU Vancouver this fall.
Tens of thousands of high school students who complete job training programs and earn credentials will have fewer barriers to entering the workforce, thanks to two bills recently signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson.
High school students in Kennewick School District’s FFA programs have been growing and caring for a variety of plants – from flowers to vegetables – and now they are sharing them at upcoming plant sales.
