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20 Feb
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Washington White Board: Starting teachers qualify for public assistance

Sen. Marko Liias points out the challenges posed by our state’s low starting teacher pay.

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06 Feb
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Washington White Board: How low is our teacher pay?

Sen. Marko Liias explores the link between low teacher pay and Washington’s inability to attract top college students to pursue teaching careers.

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03 Feb
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Liias legislation would improve use of 911 emergency resources

Communities would be able to reduce non-urgent 911 calls, avoiding unnecessary but costly 911 trips and freeing up responders to get to real emergencies, under legislation sponsored by Sen. Marko Liias, D-Lynnwood. Liias’ Senate Bill 5591, heard today by the ...

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