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Cheers: To school support staff. The Legislature has committed $600 million over the next three years for more counselors, nurses, social workers and psychologists in public schools. Previously, school-funding formulas provided for one nurse for every 5,263 elementary school students; money for additional positions had to come from district levy funds. By 2025, the ratio will be one nurse for every 684 students through state funding. Under the new formula, schools must show the money was used to hire for the specified positions.

State Rep. Larry Hoff announced Monday he will not run for a third term in office in November. Hoff, R-Vancouver, represents the 18th District.

A bill to lower the unemployment tax spike for business owners and give small business relief has now passed both the Washington state Senate and House.

After a floor debate Wednesday, the Washington state House passed a bill aimed at “Delaying the implementation of the long-term services and supports trust program by 18 months,” according to the official description.

State lawmakers will turn their attention to Olympia on Monday for the start of the 2022 legislative session. Despite a short 60-day window, legislators already have a long list of priorities they want to tackle.