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Category Archives: Reuven Carlyle
Legislature takes aim at $9 billion textbook industry
Olympia – The House of Representatives approved a measure that will provide school districts with a cheaper alternative to expensive textbooks. House Bill 2337, sponsored by Rep. Reuven Carlyle (D-Seattle), is designed to fix two major problems with K-12 textbooks: … Continue reading
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Tagged education, fiscal responsibility, Government reform, higher education, Reuven Carlyle
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Lawmakers, Yellow Pages industry spearheading efforts to cut down on unwanted phone books
Olympia – A group of lawmakers announced today that they have secured an agreement with Yellow Pages publishers that will reduce the number of unwanted phone directories delivered to doorsteps in Washington state. Reps. Reuven Carlyle (D-Seattle), Marko Liias … Continue reading
Posted in Featured, Joe Fitzgibbon, Marko Liias, News, Reuven Carlyle
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House votes to embrace open textbooks for 1 million K-12 students
Olympia – By a vote of 88-7, the House voted on a measure that will help local school districts move towards using free, open source course materials in the classroom, a move that could lead to costs savings in the … Continue reading
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Package of higher education bills signed by governor
OLYMPIA – A package of bills signed into law today will help the state and its higher education system to continue providing quality education under ongoing state budget cuts. Rep. Reuven Carlyle, D-Seattle, is the prime sponsor of House Bill … Continue reading
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New approach to higher education funding clears Legislature
OLYMPIA – The Legislature has passed a comprehensive higher education bill focused on keeping quality and access high, while also addressing reduced support from the state due to ongoing budget cuts. Under House Bill 1795, significant increases in financial aid … Continue reading
Posted in Featured, Larry Seaquist, News, Reuven Carlyle
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