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House approves Rep. Norm Johnson’s bill to expand ‘College in the High School’ program

The House of Representatives approved a bill Monday, 96-1, that would expand the state's “College in the High School” program to include the tenth grade. Rep. Norm Johnson introduced the bill...

March 4, 2015

Governor signs Johnson bill creating specialized Seattle University license plates

Gov. Jay Inslee today signed legislation prime-sponsored by 14th District State Rep. Norm Johnson that would create a specialized Seattle University license plate. Proceeds of the license plate after costs will...

March 12, 2014

Johnson opposes tuition increase bill

Measure removes 7 percent cap, could add $677 to CWU tuition costs Rep. Norm Johnson says he's concerned that a bill approved Wednesday by the House of Representatives  may make a...

April 22, 2009

Committee hears testimony in favor of Johnson’s bill to expand health sciences university in Yakima

Measure would allow creation of health sciences and services authority   A bill prime-sponsored by Rep. Norm Johnson would have widespread health care and economic benefits for Yakima County and the...

Feb. 18, 2009

Local lawmakers set up Skinner scholarship fund at YVCC

Fund honors Dr. Hal and former Rep. Mary Skinner who recently passed away   South Central Washington lawmakers have established a scholarship fund at Yakima Valley Community College (YVCC) to accept...

Feb. 6, 2009

Johnson seeks to retain portion of local sales tax for expansion of Yakima health sciences university

Bill would allow creation of health sciences and services authority A new university in Yakima that trains primary care physicians could get a boost if a bill introduced by Rep. Norm...

Feb. 2, 2009