Ferguson and Republican leaders see value in eliminating Washington state’s elected schools chief

Appointing the state’s education leader to the cabinet is backed by the incoming Democratic governor and Republican lawmakers; Democrats, who hold majorities, aren’t on board, yet

Posted 12/28/24

As Democratic Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson looks to transform the delivery of public education in Washington by appointing rather than electing an overseer of the system, his strongest allies may be …

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Ferguson and Republican leaders see value in eliminating Washington state’s elected schools chief

Appointing the state’s education leader to the cabinet is backed by the incoming Democratic governor and Republican lawmakers; Democrats, who hold majorities, aren’t on board, yet

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Ferguson and Republican leaders see value in eliminating Washington state’s elected schools chief

Appointing the state’s education leader to the cabinet is backed by the incoming Democratic governor and Republican lawmakers; Democrats, who hold majorities, aren’t on board, yet

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U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson visits Thurston County

Chehalis Tribe is “deeply concerned” with WDFW’s statement on its fishing permit policy

New Rainy Day Fest set to celebrate the season in Pe Ell

Chehalis dog euthanized after biting child at backyard birthday party

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