tuition
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| UW student group suggests tuition increase to fund faculty raises | In an unusual twist, a student-led committee at the University of Washington says that if state lawmakers don’t boost funding for higher education, the school should raise tuition by 3 percent — and use all the money to give faculty and staff a raise. |
2013-05-10 | |
| Higher education a smart investment in state’s future | After a two-week break to refresh and hear from constituents, state lawmakers will return to the Capitol Campus on Monday to finish the work they couldn’t accomplish in 105 days: passing a budget. We hope legislators used this time to step back from party politics and return next week with a… |
2013-05-10 | |
| 5 things to watch heading into special session | Washington lawmakers have adjourned their 105-day legislative session, but only get a two-week reprieve before they return to Olympia for a special session to finish their work on the state budget. |
2013-04-30 | |
| Guest: Blind alleys in the state budget on college tuition | LAWMAKERS face the daunting task of equipping public universities to meet Washington’s demand for college graduates. But several fundamental misperceptions, particularly about tuition, are sending Republican and Democratic budget writers down blind alleys. |
2013-04-30 | |
| With no budget pact, special session next for Legislature | State lawmakers wrapped up their regular session Sunday evening then learned they are due back May 13 for what promises to be a grueling special session to end lingering disputes on spending, taxes and a batch of social policies. |
2013-04-29 | |
| House Democrats trim their education improvements | Washington House Democrats have trimmed their education improvements budget from almost $1.34 billion to $1.16 billion. |
2013-04-25 | |
| Washington state budget negotiations next as House passes its plan | The state House on Friday approved a budget that assumes $1.3 billion in new revenue to put more money into the state's education system, while also patching a projected deficit for the next two-year budget. The budget passed on a 54-43 mostly party line vote Friday night, a week… |
2013-04-15 | |
| House Democrats push home their budget proposal | A $34.5 billion proposed budget passed through the Washington House Friday with little fuss. |
2013-04-15 | |
| Washington's budget: How do we get to shared realism from here? | This week, we enter the behind-the-scenes negotiations phase of the Washington legislative session. |
2013-04-15 | |
| Survival of the fittest: Both sides prep for state budget battle | Today, the Democratic-controlled Washington House will likely pass the $34.5 billion 2013-2015 budget it unveiled two days ago. |
2013-04-12 |