Category Archives: Pat Sullivan

House plans to move budget-related bills forward this week

OLYMPIA – The House is moving forward Wednesday with a short list of bills that will be necessary to implement (NTIB) the supplemental operating budget.  Although an agreement on the final budget has not yet been reached, the House Democratic … Continue reading

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House embraces innovation and collaboration to help struggling schools

Olympia – The House of Representatives took another step towards helping struggling public schools by approving House Bill 2799 Monday afternoon. HB 2799, sponsored by Rep. Pat Sullivan (D-Covington), creates a five-year pilot project known as the Collaborative Schools for … Continue reading

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House Democratic budget team releases supplemental proposal

Basic education, social safety net, and reform are priorities OLYMPIA – A state spending plan that’s balanced, supports basic education, maintains the social safety net and keeps higher education affordable, all without increasing taxes – that’s the essence of the … Continue reading

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House Democrats move priority bills before cutoff

February 14, 2012 OLYMPIA – From foster care to health care, House Democrats are pushing forward on priority legislation this session. After today’s cutoff for House bills to clear the House, bill packages to better protect communities and create good … Continue reading

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House education leadership team reaches agreement on teacher evaluations

Olympia – The House Democratic education leadership team announced today that an agreement has been reached with the four caucuses and the governor’s office on a proposal to implement a statewide school teacher and principal evaluation system. Lawmakers are calling … Continue reading

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