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Redefinition of basic education progress 11/2/2009
By Senator Rosemary McAuliffe and Senator Eric Oemig
Wenatchee last stop on teacher listening tour 8/28/2009
WENATCHEE - Educators from North Central Washington sat down with Sens. Rosemary McAuliffe and Eric Oemig today to talk about our state's education system and new efforts for public education funding and reform.
Work begins on Quality Education Council 8/27/2009
The council discussed federal “Race to the Top” funding for schools this morning. The funds come in the form of competitive grants from the U.S. Dept. of Education to states who are creating the conditions for educational innovation and reform. Also, state schools superintendent Randy Dorm was elected chair of the council. This afternoon they’ll start discussion on creating a new funding system for Washington schools.
First meeting of Quality Education Council set 8/25/2009
OLYMPIA - A group charged with oversight and implementation of major education reform is set to gather for the first time Thursday in Olympia.
Video: Sen. Oemig honored for online learning 4/7/2009
Sens. Eric Oemig, D-Kirkland, Tracey Eide, D-Federal Way, and Rodney Tom, D-Bellevue, were recognized in a noon awards ceremony under the Capitol dome today for their efforts to promote online learning.
NEWS: Senate construction budget funds projects in Redmond, Duvall, Monroe, Carnation 4/2/2009
OLYMPIA — The proposed capital budget announced by leaders in the state Senate this week includes funding for a series of projects in the 45th District.
The proposal includes $2 million to pay for infrastructure for the proposed $27 million Redmond Central Square city park project. The two-acre park would be in close proximity to businesses employing 4,000 workers in downtown Redmond and the area could be home to as many as 2,000 units of new housing by 2010.
Video: Oemig says lawmakers should press on for basic education bill 2/24/2009
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Video: Oemig testifies on citizen advocate bill 2/23/2009
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Video: Oemig reacts to revised budget deficit 2/23/2009
Sen. Eric Oemig, D-Kirkland, says news the state's budget shortfall has grown to $8.3 billion will prove devastating to constituents who rely on state services. "It's just killing me," he says.
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Video: Oemig bill would require disclosure of mercury in vaccines 2/18/2009
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