Last week, the Washington State Small Business Center (WSBDC) as part of the nation wide system funded through the Small Business Administration, visited our Congressional Delegation and participated in the SBDC Congressional reception. Washington State University has been partnered with the WSBDC for over 30 years, and was one of the nations beta sites for […]
On the Hill: The first week back after recess is well underway. Summer has come to an abrupt end and Congress is gearing up for a busy fall. Congress is back and faced with only a hand full of days before the end of the fiscal year, the upcoming days will be packed with negotiations […]
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It has undoubtedly been a challenging week as the Cougar Community has been united in its grief over the passing of President Elson S Floyd. Today Congressman Kilmer spoke on the floor of the U. S. House of Representatives in honor of Dr. Floyd. You can read other dignitary tributes to President Floyd here, and […]
On the Hill: Last week was a big week in DC. While the House considered a number of appropriation bills, the Senate Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Subcommittee (CJS) passed the Senate’s FY16 CJS appropriations bill. While the House version of this bill contained language that would direct the National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund […]
As DC warms up, so have things for the House and Senate. The America Competes Act- commonly known as Competes- is the authorizing legislation for all Federal science research investments, particularly those that support partnerships with public research institutions like WSU. The bill will be on the floor this week, likely Wednesday. Encompassed in this legislation is […]
What’s coming up this week: Congress has reconvened from its two-week recess and faces an ambitious timetable. The April 15th Budget Deal deadline set by the Republican led Congress is quickly approaching. Quibbles over the Department of Defense and the need for a balanced budget, lead the way in tedious talks and negotiations. Republicans remain […]
Over halfway through the two-week recess, Congress will reconvene for session on Monday the 13th. During the first week of recess, Senator Cantwell and Congresswoman McMorris-Rodgers traveled back West, joining Governor Jay Inslee, for an energy summit hosted by WSU’s Energy Systems Innovation Center. This week Dr. Yogendra Gupta Director for the WSU Institute for Shock Physics […]
What’s coming up this week: Last week the Budget Resolution was passed, leaving this week to mark the beginning of a short congressional recess. While members have departed for their respective destinations, staffers will be using this two-week recess for a fair amount of catch up and preparation for the upcoming weeks of session. Recess […]
Duane Fladland, State Director of the Washington Small Business Development Center, along with Andrew DePaula a Washington State constituent, who is also the CEO and Founder of IntelliPaper visited the Hill this week. Highlighting his tech-savvy concept, DePaula was well received on the Hill. Presenting at the SBDC 35th Anniversary reception, DePaula had a moment […]