Category Archives: State Healthcare Takeover

Gov. Gregoire calls for new K-12 revenue

Posted on May 3, 2012 by OurVoice ActionTeam • 0 Comments

Gov. Chris Gregoire has signed a state budget that, for the first time in three years, does not cut funding for K-12 schools or higher education. But Gregoire said the state needs at least $1 billion in additional revenue to fund schools in the future. “The reality is, we cannot live up to our responsibilities… Continue Reading

Filed Under: 2012 Legislative Session, Charter Schools, Education Funding, State Healthcare Takeover

What’s in ESSB 5940, the K-12 health care bill?

Posted on April 27, 2012 by OurVoice ActionTeam • 1 Comment

WEA members and their allies fought for months against the proposed state takeover of K-12 health care. Besides being costly, the takeover would have eliminated local collective bargaining over health benefits. In the end, the Legislature approved ESSB 5940, which makes changes to the K-12 health care system but maintains bargaining rights and avoids a state… Continue Reading

Filed Under: 2012 Legislative Session, Collective Bargaining, Education Funding, State Healthcare Takeover

Legislators approve confusing K-12 health care bill

Posted on April 11, 2012 by OurVoice ActionTeam • 3 Comments

The final version of ESSB 5940 approved by the Legislature early Wednesday morning is a confusing and convoluted hodgepodge of new requirements. The bill, prime sponsored by Sen. Steve Hobbs, never had a hearing, and the public never had a chance for comment. Although the bill makes major changes to the $1 billion health care system that covers… Continue Reading

Filed Under: 2012 Legislative Session, Collective Bargaining, Education Funding, State Healthcare Takeover

Governor says K-12 health care is THE issue

Posted on April 11, 2012 by OurVoice ActionTeam • 4 Comments

Minutes after midnight, Gov. Chris Gregoire called for an immediate second special session for one main issue: K-12 health care. Gregoire said she expected legislators to work until they have an agreement. The details of any new K-12 health care legislation have not been released publicly. Stay tuned!… Continue Reading

Filed Under: 2012 Legislative Session, State Healthcare Takeover

43 minutes to midnight

Posted on April 10, 2012 by OurVoice ActionTeam • 1 Comment

There is less than an hour to go before the special session ends at midnight. What happens then? Know one knows for sure, but it’s pretty clear the Legislature won’t be able to pass a state budget before then. Rumors abound. The governor could immediately call another special session, and the Legislature could continue its… Continue Reading

Filed Under: 2012 Legislative Session, Education Funding, State Healthcare Takeover
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