May 18, 2023
Huskies Building Bridges
What is causing political division and disconnection in your community? Are folks around you feeling checked out, numb to the headlines, minimally engaged? This could be your chance to rebuild the trust and connection that is necessary to repair what is broken! Civic Saturday gatherings are happening all across the United States as a way to bring friends and strangers together
April 7, 2023
State Budget Negotiations: Bring it Home for UW
Last week we called on you to speak up for capital investments, and Huskies like you sent hundreds of emails in support of priorities such as the renovation of Anderson Hall and Phase 2 of the wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ Intellectual House. Thank you! Now it’s time to turn our focus to state funding for academic programs, UW hospitals, compensation, student support services, and other
April 2, 2023
2023 Proposed Budgets and the Final Push
In addition to attending town halls and scheduling in-person constituent meetings, UW Impact advocates have sent more than 600 messages to legislators during the 2023 session, urging investments in compensation and high demand degrees, championing necessary funding for UW Medicine, and more. Your voices made a difference. The proposed budgets are out, and the news is fairly good. Both the
March 28, 2023
Proposed Budgets: What We Know
The Senate and the House have released their operating and capital budget proposals as of this week, the week of March 27. How do our lawmakers support access and affordability, high-demand degrees, and quality and excellence at the UW? Here is what we know at first glance: What comes next? We will continue to analyze the budgets this week and
February 2, 2023
District Town Halls 2023!
Over the next month Washington State legislators will be hosting both in-person and virtual town halls to hear about issues that matter to their constituents. The majority of town hall meetings will take place in mid- March, but some legislators are already hosting events in their district! These town halls are great opportunities to make sure your voice is heard.
January 10, 2023
Welcome to Session 2023
Welcome to the 2023 Washington State legislative session. From January 9th until April 24, lawmakers will decide how they will support public higher education and other key priorities. This session, you can help the UW secure state resources to provide opportunities for the next generation of students and to produce the skilled workers and services needed for our communities to
December 22, 2022
The Governor’s Budget Funds a Number of UW Priorities
Governor Inslee has released his proposed budget for the next biennium. The Governor’s budget is the starting point for each legislative session and tells the Legislature, and his constituents, what he thinks should be prioritized. Find out which UW priorities made it into the budget! The proposed budget is generally favorable and contains funding for key UW Impact priorities. However,
November 29, 2022
2022-2023 Legislative Advocacy Training
Here at UW Impact, we’re preparing for the 2023 legislative session which starts on Monday, January 9. As a part of our prep, we’re making sure you – our advocates – feel ready for the upcoming session. In case you missed the live training, check out the recording of our Virtual Legislative Advocacy Training to get up to speed for
November 14, 2022
2022 Midterm Election Results Are (Mostly) In
While a few races are still too close to call, Washington state elections are mostly final. Currently, election results show around 28 new officials in our State Legislature. Congratulations to our new lawmakers – and thanks to UW Impact advocates for doing your civic duty and casting your votes. As we wait for the election to be certified in early
October 11, 2022
UW Impact Advocacy Training
Join UW Impact for its biennial advocacy training (virtual) on Tuesday, December 6 at 6:30 p.m. Before each budget session, UW Impact hosts an interactive opportunity to learn about the upcoming legislative session and to practice your advocacy pitch with other members of the UW community. Find out which budget requests and anticipated bills will advance the UW’s aims and