What
Contact your state senator/representatives and urge them to pass a progressive budget that protects quality, preserves access, and invests in education and jobs.
When
Now!
Background
Last week, Senate Democrats (under the leadership of Senator Ed Murray) released their proposed version of the budget, which included no cuts to higher education, and closed tax loopholes that benefit out-of-state megabanks. Over the weekend, Senate Republicans (with the help of 3 Democrats) rammed through an alternate budget without allowing a public hearing. This budget cuts higher education, K-12 education, and numerous state services. In fact, the higher education cuts in the new budget appear to target the 4-year Universities’ ability to provide tuition waivers.
In addition, lawmakers are currently refusing to vote on the Jobs Act, which can create thousands of jobs to have a positive, proactive effect on our economy (read recent editorials in the Everett Herald and Tacoma News Tribune).
Once More…
Budget negotiations may be nearing completion. Please take two minutes now to contact your state senator and representatives. Urge them to pass a budget that invests in the future by:
Contact your state senator/representatives and urge them to pass a progressive budget that protects quality, preserves access, and invests in education and jobs.
When
Now!
Background
Last week, Senate Democrats (under the leadership of Senator Ed Murray) released their proposed version of the budget, which included no cuts to higher education, and closed tax loopholes that benefit out-of-state megabanks. Over the weekend, Senate Republicans (with the help of 3 Democrats) rammed through an alternate budget without allowing a public hearing. This budget cuts higher education, K-12 education, and numerous state services. In fact, the higher education cuts in the new budget appear to target the 4-year Universities’ ability to provide tuition waivers.
In addition, lawmakers are currently refusing to vote on the Jobs Act, which can create thousands of jobs to have a positive, proactive effect on our economy (read recent editorials in the Everett Herald and Tacoma News Tribune).
Once More…
Budget negotiations may be nearing completion. Please take two minutes now to contact your state senator and representatives. Urge them to pass a budget that invests in the future by:
- Protecting higher education funding, including critical waiver programs
- Creating jobs through the Jobs Act
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