Category Archives: 2012 Legislative Session

2012 End of Session Report

Posted on May 15, 2012 by OurVoice ActionTeam • 0 Comments

The WEA Governmental Relations staff has completed the 2012 End of Session Report.  This document provides further analysis into legislation that would affect education issues and educators considered during this year’s legislative session. To read the full report, click here…. Continue Reading

Filed Under: 2012 Legislative Session, Ed Reform, Education Funding, Higher Education, Teachers

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

Ramping up for a pro-education victory in 2012

Posted on April 16, 2012 by OurVoice ActionTeam • 0 Comments

  With the double-overtime 2012 legislative now complete, the OurVoice Action Team turns our attention to the 2012 primary and general elections. Visit our 2012 Elections page for the latest information on WEA-PAC recommended candidates. Coming soon…wrap-up of the 2012 legislative session Check the Olympia Blog soon for a complete wrap-up of a wild and woolly three… Continue Reading

Filed Under: 2012 Election, 2012 Legislative Session, Our Voice Action Team

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
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