The recent federal funding package for fiscal year 2024 shows support for WSU priorities in the health science space. WSU’s Indigenous Health Simulation Center will receive $1.47 million as part of a congressionally directed spending request that was supported by Senator Patty Murray, a testimony to the importance of WSU’s work in this space. The […]
In its April revenue update, the state Economic and Revenue Forecast Council announced Friday that tax collections were up $82.9 million or 4.5 percent compared with what was forecasted in February. Collections for March and April cumulatively returned $53.4 million or 1.4 percent higher than forecasted. Although some of the modest growth can be attributed […]
Washington State Department of Commerce Director, Michael Fong visited the WSU Pullman campus Friday to meet with university leadership and learn about research in sustainable fuels and building materials. The two agencies are key partners on a wide array of subjects, many dealing with energy. Most recently, WSU has provided thought leadership as Commerce helped […]
A bill that would increase the amount of time a student is eligible to receive state financial aid was signed by Gov. Jay Inslee today. It increases the eligibility window for programs like the Washington College Grant from five years to six years. Sen. T’wina Nobles, chair of the Senate Higher Education committee, sponsored SB […]
Revenue collections were lower than forecasted for the last month, according to the latest revenue update report published by the state’s Economic and Revenue Forecast Council on Thursday afternoon. Between February 11th and March 10th, the state collected $29.5 million, 1.5 percent lower than forecasted in February. The forecast last month projected slow growth in […]
A bill signed by the governor today will clarify state ethics law for university employees engaging student athletes in activities regarding the student’s name, image, and likeness (NIL). Senate Bill 5913 received bipartisan support from lawmakers in the Senate and House during the 2024 legislative session that adjourned last week. Sponsored by Sen. Javier Valdez, […]
Among the slew of departures from the Legislature announced in recent days were three Washington State University alums who left their mark. You can watch their farewell addresses and tributes paid to them yesterday on the floor of the Senate and floor of the House of Representatives. Rep. JT Wilcox of Yelm is best known […]
The state Legislature concluded its brief yet consequential 2024 legislative session on Thursday afternoon, adopting an austere operating budget while approving notable policies relating to financial aid, opioid prevention on college campuses, and student athlete name, image, and likeness. As is custom, gavels in each chamber fell simultaneously as the Legislature adjourned “sine die,” Olympia […]
Douglas Picha’s re-appointment to the Washington State University Board of Regents was unanimously confirmed by the state Senate today. Senator Drew Hansen rose to speak on Picha’s behalf, noting he is a “proud Cougar graduate” and went on to highlight his service to the community, decades of work as president of the Seattle Children’s Foundation […]
An agreement announced today on the state’s 2024 supplemental operating budget provides partial one-time funding for a collective bargaining contract WSU agreed to with academic student employees, the university’s top priority. The separate capital budget agreement announced Tuesday includes funds for Climate Commitment Act compliance and deferred maintenance. Both budgets are expected to be taken […]