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Around the Table: Starbucks, Microsoft, Virginia Mason, Amazon, & more

January 25th, 2021

Responding to COVID-19 Kaiser Permanente, Starbucks, and Microsoft are among the stakeholders involved in the Washington State Vaccine Command and Coordination Center, a new public-private partnership to boost vaccine distribution efforts in Washington state. Amazon and Virginia Mason partnered on a popup clinic to deliver 2,000 vaccines in one day. Fred Hutch shared an article about building trust in the COVID-19 vaccine through… Read more

Around the Table: Alaska Airlines, Kaiser Permanente, Fred Hutch, Amazon, and Microsoft

January 12th, 2021

Responding to COVID-19 In mid-December, Alaska Airlines delivered the first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine to Juneau. Kaiser Permanente provided $1,050,000 to five nonprofits to help community members experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness during COVID-19. Microsoft announced an additional commitment of more than $110 million for nonprofits, workers, and schools in Washington state. As part of its research, Fred Hutch is currently seeking… Read more

Meet Our New Board Members: bp Cherry Point Refinery and Bristol Myers Squibb

January 7th, 2021

We are excited to welcome two new members to the Washington Roundtable board: Teresa Foy, Senior Vice President of Immuno-Oncology and Cellular Therapy at Bristol Myers Squibb; and Eric Zimpfer, vice president refining at bp Cherry Point Refinery. The two executives bring more than four decades of collective experience and represent industries that are vital to Washington’s health and economy. Learn more about… Read more

Our 2021 Policy Agenda

January 5th, 2021

Washington’s economy and communities experienced a major disruption in the wake of COVID-19, and the trajectory of the virus remains unknown. During the 2021 legislative session, the Washington Roundtable’s efforts will focus on advancing policies that support diverse and inclusive recovery. In 2021, we will urge lawmakers to: Deliver a biennial budget that addresses projected revenue shortfalls in a manner that prioritizes services… Read more

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Washington Roundtable @waroundtable2 weeks agoLegislators are considering a bill that would open the door for schools to graduate students who lack core basic skills, leaving them ill-prepared to lead economically self-sufficient lives. Say no to HB 1308 as currently written. #waleg #waedu https://t.co/1dvkAEzOZQ
Washington Roundtable @waroundtable2 weeks agoWhat is College in the High School and what difference can it make for students? @ZSD_News HS Principal @JeffCharbonneau explains: https://t.co/yV7cgZ10qI #CredentialEssential #waleg #Pathto70 Please pass SB 5408!
Washington Roundtable @waroundtable2 weeks agoOut of the 100 students who complete US History through College in the High School in @ZSD_News, only about 30 can pay to receive the college credit. This is a problem, and @JeffCharbonneau explains how SB 5048 can fix it. https://t.co/yV7cgZ10qI #WAleg
Washington Roundtable @waroundtable2 weeks agoLegislators are considering a bill that would open the door for schools to graduate students who lack core basic skills in reading & math, leaving them ill-prepared to lead economically self-sufficient lives. Say no to HB 1308 as currently written. https://t.co/1dvkAEzOZQ
Washington Roundtable @waroundtable3 weeks agoThe common thread of all graduation pathways is a uniform, agreed-upon standard of minimum expectations in reading, writing and math. That thread is in danger of snapping. Say no to HB 1308 as currently written. https://t.co/bT9wmoj2zp #waleg #waedu https://t.co/CNIVRDAWSe