— News By Subject —
Higher Education
We have reached the 75th day of the 105-day legislative session and we are at the point where operating, capital and transportation budget proposals are beginning to be unveiled. As early as...
On Wednesday, the state House of Representatives passed a measure that would provide community and technical college students the costs of required textbooks and course materials before they sign up for class. House Bill 1375 would...
Rep. Luanne Van Werven’s legislative update takes you through the legislative process | Feb. 9, 2017
Rep. Luanne Van Werven takes you through the legislative process under the guise of her community and technical colleges cost-saving measure House Bill 1375.
Senate Republicans and House Democrats have unveiled their K-12 education funding plans to comply with the state Supreme Court McCleary order. Senate Republicans voted to pass their plan over to the House on Feb. 1. The...
Rep. Luanne Van Werven's discusses her committee assignments and the governor's proposed budget in her video.
Last week I was sworn in to office to begin serving my second term representing you in the 42nd District. Even though this was the second time I have had the opportunity...
Rep. Luanne Van Werven, R-Lynden, will take on a new role on the House Higher Education Committee when the Legislature convenes on Jan. 9. Van Werven has been named the assistant ranking...
Van Werven legislation to provide transparency on textbook and material costs for community and technical college students receives public hearing
Washington House Republicans have introduced three pieces of legislation that seek to reduce textbook and course material costs for students.
