Back2SchoolSEA

education policy in Washington state at the intersections of racial and economic justice. Big 5!

[Back2SchoolSEA @back2schoolSEA]

Now is the time to sign the pledge to fully fund our schools : https://t.co/sVo2tTJHjn

[Vote Ron Davis @ronpdavis]

Harrell has failed, miserably, when it comes to homelessness. Broken promises, outright lies, and an acceleration of people pushed onto the streets.

Time for a new mayor.

https://t.co/JU7WjmH8bv

[Back2SchoolSEA @back2schoolSEA]

Danny westneat has been right like 2 or three times this year, we’re starting to think the scary left is becoming mainstream

[DivestSPD @DivestSPD]

Danny Westneat...is right?

[Back2SchoolSEA @back2schoolSEA]

@KCCouncil @KccClaudia @179s @CityOfRedmond @SoundTransit Using my alarm clock as background sound is triggering 😂😂😂

[Back2SchoolSEA @back2schoolSEA]

Stop running for city council and run for D7 school board

[Your City @yourcityseattle]

On Wednesday, Katie stood with educators and other workers in Olympia to demand elected officials invest in the state's students and teachers.

Here's what she said:

[Back2SchoolSEA @back2schoolSEA]

Wooops

[Hannah Krieg @hannahkrieg]

That's a wrap! Two hours after close, Scott and his group are out

[Hannah Krieg @hannahkrieg]

NEW: Rep. Shaun Scott and three educators are "tresspassing" at the Governor's office, demanding a meeting to convince him to tax the rich instead of cutting critical services. This is a developing story
https://t.co/6XO6kJ2GS8

[Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero @journojacquelyn]

@Scott43LD joined a group of protesters in a sit-in at the governor’s office in Olympia and were urging a meeting with Gov. Bob Ferguson.

[Back2SchoolSEA @back2schoolSEA]

so he banned himself from campaigning again?

[Governor Bob Ferguson @GovBobFerguson]

This morning, I signed SB 5065 to prevent large, exotic animals like elephants and big cats from being used in traveling circus acts.

Traveling to perform stresses them, exposes them to the elements, and isolates them. This is an important protection for these beautiful animals.

We appreciate voices from the community on this bill and the hard work of legislators, and a special thank you to prime sponsor @SenMarkoLiias.

[Jerry Cornfield @dospueblos]

Is #waleg headed for special session? Seems much more likely after @GovBobFerguson called the Dems new $12B tax package 'unsustainable' and 'too risky'. Read the statement here: https://t.co/13CRY39Wj3

[Hannah Krieg @hannahkrieg]

SCOOP: WA Democrats are allegedly plotting a Hail Mary to bypass Gov. Ferguson's threat to veto wealth tax, asking for approval of the people instead of one overbearing executive. https://t.co/WnsgZz56Ji

[Back2SchoolSEA @back2schoolSEA]

Imagine a Washington that listened to the experts they always seem to worship…

[David Knight @dsknight84]

How should governments spend money?
Public education is one of the strongest economic investments. Prioritizing children is not only the right thing to do, it pays off in the long run, especially when funds are spent effectively:
https://t.co/1EXV1O353m

[David Knight @dsknight84]

How should governments spend money?
Public education is one of the strongest economic investments. Prioritizing children is not only the right thing to do, it pays off in the long run, especially when funds are spent effectively:
https://t.co/1EXV1O353m

[Guy Oron @GuyOron]

The amendment allows 10% *plus* inflation, so if inflation was 3% that would mean going from $2,000 to $2,260 is permissible.
This is wild because rent hikes literally cause inflation.
By contrast, in Oregon rent stabilization is the *lesser* of 7% plus annual inflation *or* 10%.

[Hannah Krieg @hannahkrieg]

NEW: Serious about protecting Seattlites from Trump? City Council must repeal last years mass surveillance expansion or else risk aiding his purges, BJ Last and Julia Buck write.https://t.co/F4Cm8DyP3j

[Shaun Scott 🌹🤝 @eyesonthestorm]

“Why exempt Boeing from the 1% B&O tax surcharge on businesses proposed in the Legislature? That surcharge is only for companies with taxable income over $250 million. Will the Democratic Legislature learn stooping to corporate behemoths never works?”

https://t.co/zF58T3ekMZ

[Travis Couture @TravisSCouture]

The state trying to ban joy in pouches now. Zyn tax is proof WA Dems have never talked to a man in his ‘silent working’ era.

[Rep. Shaun Scott @Scott43LD]

Now that Governor Ferguson is on record opposing a wealth tax, the stakes for HB 2045 are even higher.

Passing this corporate tax with no exemptions for billion dollar big businesses means fewer cuts to education, to healthcare, and to the social safety net in Washington State.

[So. Seattle Emerald @SoSeaEmerald]

Nearly 1,000 people rallied in SeaTac this weekend, marching to the Federal Detention Center to protest ICE detentions and call for stronger support for public education, student safety, and workers’ rights.

Full story by Megan Christy here: https://t.co/9hTHVzjF9J #HandsOff