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** REPORT CARD:
WASHINGTON'S EDUCATION SYSTEM FALLING BEHIND
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The latest addition to WPC's Report Card for Washington's Future series was released yesterday ([link removed]) detailing the status of our state's education system. The findings aren't great. Even with significantly increased spending, Washington has produced worse results.
Find the report on education here ([link removed]) . Read our Report Card entries on energy and environmental results here ([link removed]) , on the $45 million EV rebate program here ([link removed]) and Washington's tax and business climate here ([link removed]) . AND WATCH NEXT WEEK for our Report Card on Washington's Agriculture!
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It's time for Washington to look into new solutions that empower students. The results of pouring more money into the same failed system are NOT promising.
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Hang on to your wallet - bumpy roads ahead
By Charles Prestrud
A road user charge is not the fix legislators want it to be. Road conditions are still set to be a mess even with more taxes.
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Will law concerning what parents can know about kids survive legislative challenge?
By Elizabeth New
It is not healthy for children when the government, or its schools, put distance between kids and their parents. Bills in the Legislature right now ([link removed]) would, however.
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Now is the time for better gray wolf management strategy
By Pam Lewison
It is of critical importance for Washington state to move toward regional solutions to gray wolf management.
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SB 5236 – Studying climate impact of anesthesia is unnecessary and does nothing to help the planet
By Todd Myers
This is yet another example of spending money for the sake of looking green without producing actual results for the environment.
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Proposal could increase child care cost, decrease access, limit flexibility
By Elizabeth New
Lawmakers in Washington state are considering establishing a Child Care Workforce Standards Board that has little to do with quality and nothing to do with increasing access or affordability for working families.
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More money, more employees, but what was the result? A closer look at Washington schools
By David Boze
Before we revert to a typical response of "we need more money," we should examine if the data indicates that would help.
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Senate Bill 5754 creates a state-run bank that Washington doesn’t need
By Mark Harmsworth
SB 5754 creates an expansion of government authority and removes competition from loans and banking services.
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