In the news:
- WA Republicans walk out in protest after bill closing Rainier School advances Read more at: https://www.theolympian.com/news/politics-government/article304911851.html#storylink=cpy
- Rep. Joshua Penner: Rainier School is a home, not just a facility. WA lawmakers’ proposed closure cruel
- WATCH: Dems proposal to close schools for developmentally disabled draws GOP ire (The Center Square)
- Rep. Joshua Penner explains why he’s fighting to save Rainier School in this interview with Jason Rantz on KTTH Radio
- House committee advances bill to close Yakima Valley and Rainier schools by 2027
- Democrats try to close facility for people with disabilities, one Republican is sounding the alarm
- Reps. Corry and Dufault push back on unwarranted efforts to close Yakima Valley School
- Rep. Jeremie Dufault describes efforts on KIT Radio to save the Yakima Valley School
- Tearful WA lawmaker begs Dems not to close schools for developmentally disabled