Education

December 11, 2019

Hawkins sponsors Washington apple license plate bill

Sen. Brad Hawkins hopes to honor our iconic Washington apples in 2020 by introducing legislation to create a Washington apple license plate. Hawkins is teaming up with the Washington Apple Commission and the Washington Apple Education Foundation on the bill, which now has 20 bipartisan co-sponsors. The legislation is Senate...
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October 02, 2019

Hawkins receives award from agricultural educators

Sen. Brad Hawkins has been honored for his efforts to help students learn about agriculture. Hawkins, who serves the 12th District, received the 2019 Legislator of the Year Award from the Washington Association of Agricultural Educators. “I’m very honored to receive this award and really appreciate the Washington Association of Agricultural...
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March 29, 2016

Pateros inspired natural disaster school recovery bill signed into law

House Bill 1003, sponsored by Rep. Brad Hawkins, will pull state resources and agencies together to develop a model policy to guide school districts following natural disasters.
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March 08, 2016

Pateros inspired natural disaster school recovery bill approved by the Legislature

A bill creating a model policy to guide school districts following natural disasters, sponsored by Rep. Brad Hawkins, R-East Wenatchee, has been approved by both chambers and is on its way to the Governor for signature.
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January 27, 2016

Hawkins’ natural disaster school recovery bill passes the House

A measure sponsored by Rep. Brad Hawkins, R-East Wenatchee, that would lead to the creation of a model policy to help school districts restore their facilities following natural disasters passed the House of Representatives Wednesday, 96-1.
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February 09, 2015

School recovery proposal by Rep. Brad Hawkins passes House unanimously

A bill to help schools restore infrastructure in the aftermath of natural disasters was approved by the House of Representatives today by a vote of 96-0.
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January 15, 2015

Public hearing in Olympia discusses legislation to help schools recover after wildfires

Pateros Superintendent Lois Davies traveled to Olympia to testify on House Bill 1003 to help schools recover after natural disasters, sponsored by Rep. Brad Hawkins.
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April 06, 2014

Opinion editorial by Rep. Brad Hawkins: Education front and center in state policy and budgeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 6, 2014 CONTACT: John Sattgast, Senior Information Officer/Broadcast Coordinator – (360) 786-7257 Education front and center in state policy and budgeting By Rep. Brad Hawkins Exclusive to The Wenatchee World Last year, the Legislature invested an additional $1 billion for K-12 education without raising taxes as...
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March 26, 2014

Opinion editorial from Rep. Brad Hawkins: Education front and center in state policy and budgeting

Rep. Brad Hawkins talks about options to fund K-12 education in this opinion editorial for The Wenatchee World.
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