Our message is simple: college affordability and student support must remain a priority as budget decisions are made

State Representative Dave Paul (D-Oak Harbor) posted this to his Facebook page on 2026-02-16 15:46:13.

Our message is simple: college affordability and student support must remain a priority as budget decisions are made.

Senator T’wina Nobles and I recently published an op-ed in The News Tribune outlining why protecting financial aid, holding the line on tuition, and preserving workforce education funding matter for students, families, and Washington’s economy.

These investments open doors and strengthen communities across our state.

Read the full piece here 👉https://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/article314692624.html