Higher Education

Survey results are in!
February 06, 2020
We’re now four weeks into the 2020 legislative session. Friday will be policy cut-off, which means lawmakers have been busy introducing, hearing, and passing legislation. To date, we’ve seen nearly 1,400 new bills introduced in the House and Senate. Before we get into some of the policies and issues, we... Read More...
Gildon proposes to use higher ed grants for high-demand workforce degrees
December 27, 2019
Legislation is being proposed that would encourage college students to not only pursue degrees for high-demand jobs, but to stay and work in Washington state after graduation. John Sattgast reports from Olympia. SATTGAST: The Workforce Education Investment Act, adopted during the 2019 session, was funded by a tax increase on... Read More...
Washington State Legislature reaches halfway point of 2019 session
March 14, 2019
Last week, the state Legislature passed the halfway point of the 2019 legislative session. For the past week and a half, lawmakers have been on the floors of their respective chambers passing legislation. Before we dive into some of the policies the House explored the past few days, I wanted... Read More...
A message from your new state representative, Chris Gildon
January 31, 2019
Hello! On Jan. 14, I began my first term serving as your state representative in the 25th Legislative District. I am honored and humbled to serve our communities in this new role. As I was preparing for the 2019 legislative session, which got underway a couple of weeks ago, a... Read More...