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Washington Bill Advancing to Offer Free or Reduced Transit Fares for Community College Students
Transportation

Washington Bill Advancing to Offer Free or Reduced Transit Fares for Community College Students

State lawmakers advanced House Bill 2727, aiming to subsidize free or reduced public transit fares for community and technical college students. The pilot‑based grant program—if enacted—could reduce transportation barriers for tens of thousands of students, with impacts rippling to Spokane and potentially benefiting students across Cowlitz County.

Source: The Columbian
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Feb 13, 2026
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Washington Textile EPR Legislation Stalls in House Appropriations
Environment and Climate

Washington Textile EPR Legislation Stalls in House Appropriations

Washington’s effort to require clothing and textile producers to fund reuse and recycling infrastructure has failed to pass in the 2026 legislative session, leaving local governments responsible for textile waste without new state support—at least for now.

Source: The Reflector
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Feb 13, 2026
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