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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Senate Page, Jesadia Lopez, asks Chair Strom Peterson and Ranking Member Sam Low of the House Housing Committee about policies affecting people who are unhoused.
Senate page, Lanaya Villaverde, asks Chair Strom Peterson and Ranking Member Sam Low of the House Housing Committee about the possibilities of investments in emerging technologies for housing construction.
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.
House Page, Vanessa Brooke, asks Senator Sharon Shewmake (D) from the Senate Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee and Representative Sam Ley (R) from the House Environment and Energy Committee about the feasibility of nuclear energy. Both legislators agreed about the need for more electricity in our state, due to the increase in demand. Watch to see where they disagree and on what ideas they agree.
Senate page, Sapphire Ordóñez, jumps into the interesting discussion about the use of Climate Commitment Act funds in this year where Washington State is experiencing a budget deficit. Senator Shewmake of the Senate Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee explains why she believes that the funds should remain focused on climate related policies. Representative Sam Ley of the House Environment and Energy Committee is more skeptical of the benefits of the Climate Commitment Act as a whole.