Overview: During the 2026 session, Legislative Pages (students ages 14-16) had the opportunity to interview legislators from both the Majority party and the Minority party about issues of interest. In this lesson, students will learn about where the Majority Party, currently the Democrats, and the Minority Party, currently the Republicans, stand on three important policies regarding Higher Education and Workforce Development Essential Questions: Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee considers issues relating to:
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Overview: During the 2025 session, Legislative Pages (students ages 14-16) had the opportunity to interview legislators from both the Majority party and the Minority party about issues of interest. In this lesson, students will learn about where the Majority Party, currently the Democrats, and the Minority Party, currently the Republicans, stand on three important policies regarding college affordability in Washington State. Essential Questions: Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee: The Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee considers issues relating to:
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Overview: During the 2025 session, Legislative Pages (students ages 14-16) had the opportunity to interview legislators from both the Majority party and the Minority party about issues of interest. In this lesson, students will learn about where the Majority Party, currently the Democrats, and the Minority Party, currently the Republicans, stand on two important policies regarding Early Learning and K-12 Education. Essential Questions: Senate & House Education Committees (2025) Overview: The Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee considers issues relating to: House Education Committee considers issues relating to: The House Education Committee considers issues relating to kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12) education.
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Senate Page, Bo Bjordahl, asks members of the Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee about what needs to be done in the legislature to ensure that people who take a non-traditional path after high school are valued in the workplace. Chair T’wina Nobles, Democrat, and Ranking Member Judy Warnick, Republican, respond.
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House Page, Miriam Selkin, asks members of the Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee about how, and if, the legislature is planning on regulation AI in higher education. Senator T’wina Nobles, Democrat, and Senator Judy Warnick, Republican, speak to the need to protect data privacy in their answers.
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House page, Neil Kumar, asks members of the Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee about what the legislature is doing to address middle income families who do not qualify for the Washington College Grant but do need financial aid. Senator T’wina Nobles, Democrat, and Senator Judy Warnick, Republican, acknowledge the issue and respond to the question.
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House Page, Evan Boer, asks Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee Chair: T’wina Noblest, (D) 28th District, and Ranking Committee Member, Judy Warnick, (R) 13th District, “…some states like California, Connecticut, and Michigan have programs for tuition-free community college. I was wondering if a program like that would be feasible for Washington state, and if it would also be fiscally feasible? The Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee considers issues relating to:
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Senate Page, Brayden Riccelli, asks Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee Chair: T’wina Noblest, (D) 28th District, and Ranking Committee Member, Judy Warnick, (R) 13th District, “There has been a lot of reporting on how our state is in a budget crisis. How does this shortfall affect higher education policies?” The Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee considers issues relating to:
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Senate Page, Emily Alexander, asks Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee Chair: T’wina Noblest, (D) 28th District, and Ranking Committee Member, Judy Warnick, (R) 13th District, “…many students in Washington state are struggling with the rising cost of higher education in more than just overall inflation rates but also relative to current income average and financial availability, leading to increased student loan debt and limited access to affordable higher education options. What specific policies or initiatives are you currently supporting to make higher education more accessible and affordable for students in Washington with decreased amounts of long term setbacks like student loans? The Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee considers issues relating to:
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