5/16/2007
WA Legislature Does Something Right
I spend plenty of energy criticizing my state legislature, so it's only fair to acknowledge when they do something right.
State to waive tuition for fallen GIs' kin
OLYMPIA — The state's public universities and colleges will waive tuition and fees for spouses and children of fallen soldiers, under a measure signed into law Monday.
The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Mike Hewitt, R-Walla Walla, takes effect in July. It will cover spouses and children of active-duty and National Guard members killed, disabled, captured or missing in action.
The bill unanimously passed the House and Senate.
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