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The 2026 Legislature was confusing, sending mixed messages to educators. Legislators passed fewer unfunded education mandates while also cutting and/or paring back education programs and...

School employees, including administrators, have a number of benefits of which they may not be aware. Below is a brief description of some of the...

It has been said that laws are like sausage. It is better not to see them being made. Yet, here we are, rushing to meet...

Legislative committees are currently holding hearings for possible executive action on bills they have received from the opposite house. Meanwhile, all parties—legislators and the public—are...

Floor action is now taking place as both Houses work to clear bills to send to the opposite House. Bills now must be pulled from...

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...

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...

Fred Yancey, a retired principal and superintendent, represents AWSP on issues related to health care and retirement. Check out his summer conference update linked here...

At the risk of repetition, the legislative session and Governor’s actions have concluded. This was a session that was akin to a sprint to the...