Tag: Government Relations
Advocacy in the Days of COVID
July 23, 2020
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How the world and financial status of the state budget have changed since the legislature adjourned on March 12, 2020!…
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Legislative Session 2020!
January 15, 2020
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Monday was an exciting day as the 2020 legislative session kicked off. Unlike a budget year where things warm up…
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Exciting Week in Olympia!
November 22, 2019
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I had the opportunity to represent EWU this week in Olympia as legislators gathered for Assembly Days. In preparation for…
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Key Legislative Developments
October 25, 2019
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A New Speaker of the House Representative Laurie Jinkins (D, Tacoma) has been selected by her colleagues to serve as…
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50% of Students at EWU Graduate with No Debt
September 27, 2019
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If you follow higher education news at all today, you constantly hear the concern about the cost of a college…
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Summer Recap
September 13, 2019
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What a busy and productive summer traveling and visiting with legislators throughout the state. Since the end of the legislative session…
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2019 Legislative Session Adjourns with Wins for EWU
May 2, 2019
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The legislature adjourned on time, April 28, with historic outcomes for higher education. One of the key outcomes is the…
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EWU Athletic Director and Leadership Honored with Senate Resolution
April 15, 2019
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The Washington State Senate honored Athletic Director Lynne Hickey, Director of Football Operations Marc Anderson, and Senior Associate Athletic Director…
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Olympia, WA – President Cullinan Successfully Advocates for EWU’s Students, Faculty, and Staff
January 28, 2019
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Focused, consistent, and impactful; that is the approach Eastern’s government relations team took when visiting over 20 legislators during Dr.…
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Day 1: 2019 Legislative Session
January 14, 2019
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“Hello, my name is…” The 2019 legislative session has officially started, and first on the EWU government relations “to do”…
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