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Our continued advocacy and a message from President Belton

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Thank You for Your Advocacy Efforts We want to thank you for all of your efforts in our advocacy journey. From signing in PRO for SB 5828, signing-up for our newsletter, and attending our events.…

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SB 5828 Moves Forward After Whirlwind 24 Hours!

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If you’ve been following our advocacy efforts, you know that as of last Thursday, SB 5828 had not yet been scheduled for a hearing in the House Appropriations Committee. With the legislative clock ticking, the…

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Despite our collective noise, SB 5828 has not been scheduled on the House Appropriations agenda

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The legislative clock is ticking loudly, and we are officially running out of runway. Despite our efforts, SB 5828 has not been scheduled on the House Appropriations agenda. While the Senate included the bill in their budget…

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Advocacy Update: Help Us Continue to Move SB 5828

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It has been a whirlwind week in Olympia for our students and the future of the College Bound Scholarship. After more than 50 PLU students walked the halls of the Capitol this past Tuesday to…

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We Did That! Lobby Day Success & Your Next Steps

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Lutes in Olympia! On February 10th, 53 PLU students headed to Olympia to show the power of collective voice. We spent the day championing the full restoration of the College Bound Scholarship and the Washington…

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SB 5828 got a hearing Ways & Means—Sign In “Pro”

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Good News: We secured a hearing in the Ways & Means Committee! Thanks to your advocacy, SB 5828 has secured a hearing in the Ways and Means Committee this Thursday at 1:30 PM. Scheduling this…

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Protect Student Financial Aid—Sign In “Pro” for HB 2567

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We are calling on all students, alumni, supporters, faculty, and staff to take action in support of House Bill 2567. This critical legislation aims to restore and protect the financial aid that many PLU students…

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SB 5828: Bill Tracker Update

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During this legislative session, our community has shown up in a big way. On January 15, during the public hearing for Senate Bill 5828, over 3,000 people signed in “Pro” and 23 individuals—including President Belton…

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Understanding the Washington State Legislature: A Quick Guide

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Advocacy efforts require a basic understanding of the Legislative process. This guide is designed to get you oriented within Washington’s State Legislature so you can advocate for PLU with confidence. The Basics: How Washington is…

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