Workforce Pathways (2026)

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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AI in Higher Education (2026)

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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Middle-income Affordability Gap (2026)

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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Snap Food Programs & Funding Cuts (2026)

Legislative page, Aashi Uppal, asks a question about federal funding cuts from the House Early Learning and Human Services Committee. Chair Bergquist and Ranking Member Eslick respond with ideas to help Washingtonians with their immediate budgetary need.

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Youth Mental Health & AI Policies (2026)

Legislative page, Jaden Hong, asks members of the House Early Learning and Human Services about youth involvement in policies that address emerging technologies. Representatives Bergquist and Eslick share their reasons for wanting today’s youth to limit their screen time.

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Addressing Juvenile Sentencing Disparities (2026)

Legislative page, Amelia Florentino, asks members of the House Early Learning and Human Services committee about the complicated issue of juvenile justice. Representatives Bergquist and Eslick share some similar ideas and some disparate ones about how to address juvenile justice sentencing in Washington.

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Gun Rights & Effective Background Checks (2026)

Anshu Kopparapu asks Senator Manka Dhingra and Senator Phil Fortunato about the effectiveness of background checks for firearm purchases. The Senators appreciated the thoughtfulness of her question and responded with elucidative information.

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Affordability & Success Measurement (2026)

House Page, Ayden Will, asks Chair Strom Pederson and Ranking Member Sam Low about measures Washington State has taken to increase affordable housing and how the state determines whether these ideas are working.

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