April 01, 2016
I recently sat down with The Columbian to share my thoughts on education funding. See the quick one-minute video here. Read More...
IN THE NEWS: Ann Rivers on funding basic education
Sen. Ann Rivers’ Legislative Update – Sine Die Edition
March 29, 2016
It took an additional 20 days for the Democrats in the House of Representatives to drop their pursuit of new taxes and agree to an operating-budget update that was restrained in its spending, contained no new taxes and balanced over four years, as state law requires. In my latest e-newsletter... Read More...
Sen. Ann Rivers’ Legislative Update – ‘Don’t make me pull this car over’ Edition
March 17, 2016
As you are likely aware, just before calling for a 30-day special session, the governor made good on his threat to veto bills that had been sent to his desk for his signature. Is not doing his job really the best way to motivate lawmakers to do theirs? Read more... Read More...
Local student serves as page for Sen. Rivers
March 14, 2016
Benjamin Howard, a sophomore at Battle Ground’s CAM Academy, spent a week working as a page for the Washington State Senate at the Capitol in Olympia. Benjamin was one of 29 students who served as Senate pages for the eighth week of the 2016 legislative session. He was sponsored by... Read More...
Rivers named ‘Legislator of the Year’ by state’s school counselors
March 10, 2016
In recognition of her leadership and advocacy for public-school students, Sen. Ann Rivers has been named a “Legislator of the Year” by the Washington School Counselor Association. Dr. Brian Mathieson, Battle Ground High School counselor, said Rivers is deserving of the honor because of her appreciation of the role counselors play... Read More...
Washington to become first state to track rape kits
March 07, 2016
A bill to create a statewide tracking system for rape kits that allows law enforcement and victims to track the status and location of kits has passed the Legislature and is headed to the governor’s desk for his signature. “This bill is about justice and transparency, and it’s a critical... Read More...
Rivers receives ‘Champion for Kids’ award from digital learning advocates
March 04, 2016
In recognition of her service to Washington’s public-education system, Sen. Ann Rivers has been named a “Champion for Kids” by the Digital Public Schools Alliance. She was honored in a ceremony today in the Capitol Rotunda. The announcement came during the alliance’s annual visit to Olympia, when students, parents and digital-learning... Read More...
Local STEM high school recognized for achievement
March 02, 2016
The Center for Agriculture, Science and Environmental Education that serves high-school students in the Battle Ground School District was recently recognized as a Lighthouse School and will receive a $20,000 grant so it can share best practices with other schools developing science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education programs. CASEE... Read More...
Justin Krejcha serves as page for Sen. Rivers
March 02, 2016
Justin Krejcha, a junior at Mountain View High School in Vancouver, spent a week working as a page for the Washington State Senate at the Capitol in Olympia. Justin was one of 26 students who served as Senate pages for the seventh week of the 2016 legislative session. He was... Read More...
Brush Prairie sophomore serves as page for Sen. Rivers
March 02, 2016
Cole VanderMaas, a sophomore at Hockinson High School in Brush Prairie, spent a week working as a page for the Washington State Senate at the Capitol in Olympia. Cole was one of 26 students who served as Senate pages for the seventh week of the 2016 legislative session. He was... Read More...
