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Legislative Update for Feb. 6, 2026

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy

Author: Roz Thompson • Date: February 6, 2026
““No one ever made a decision because of a number. They need a story.” – Daniel Kahneman , Psychologist, Behavioral Economist, and Author Week four of this...

Retirement & Health Benefits Update for Feb. 6, 2026

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy

Author: Fred Yancey • Date: February 6, 2026
The legislature continues to work their magic. The good news is that a number of education bills did not make it beyond the first policy...

Legislative Update for Jan. 30, 2026

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy

Author: Roz Thompson • Date: January 30, 2026
“Great leaders are great storytellers.” – Simon Sinek We kicked off the week on a high note with our AWSP Day on the Hill. Huge...

Thinking About Retirement? A Guide to Retiring in 2026

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy

Author: Fred Yancey • Date: January 30, 2026
The legislative river is running as close to 1,500 bills have been introduced since December’s prefiling. Included among those are a number of bills affecting...

Education, Pension, and Health Benefits Update for the 2026 Session

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy

Author: Fred Yancey • Date: January 30, 2026
The Washington State Legislative Session for 2026 is 60 days of hectic activity. With close to 500 bills introduced to date, it is like a...

Legislative Update for Jan. 23, 2026

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy

Author: Roz Thompson • Date: January 23, 2026
“That’s what we storytellers do. We restore order with imagination. We instill hope again and again and again.” – Walt Disney Week two of the...

Washington Students Selected for United States Senate Youth Program

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy, Awards & Recognition, News & Announcements

Author: Roz Thompson • Date: January 21, 2026
The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) is pleased to announce that high school students Mr. Arya Kapil Kashyap and Ms. Selayna Marie Rudolph will...

Legislative Update for Jan. 16, 2026

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy

Author: Roz Thompson • Date: January 16, 2026
"Stories constitute the single most powerful weapon in a leader's arsenal." - Dr. Howard Gardner This year’s legislative session began at full speed, with committee...

Legislative Update for Jan. 9, 2026

Advocacy, Legislation, & Policy

Author: Roz Thompson • Date: January 9, 2026
"Storytelling is the oldest form of education." - Terry Tempest Williams The 2026 Legislative Session kicks off on January 12, 2026, and is a short...

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