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Washington State Legislature approves Rainier School closure; new amendment sets transition plans
A key aspect of the legislation is a newly approved amendment that former long-term residents transitioning to ...
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WA Republicans walk out in protest after bill closing Rainier School advances
Washington Republican lawmakers walked out of an executive session Wednesday after a controversial bill that would close ...
Rainier School is a home, not just a facility. WA lawmakers’ proposed closure cruel | Opinion
There’s a deep sense of community at Rainier School.
WATCH: Debate continues over WA bill to close Rainier School for people with disabilities
One of the most passionately debated pieces of legislation during this year’s session received another public hearing Tuesday ...
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Rainier School closure debate heats up in Olympia, committee members walk out in protest
Several members of the House Appropriations Committee staged a walkout during a hearing Wednesday, April 23 in protest of ...
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Bill closing Yakima Valley, Rainier schools moves ahead. ‘People will die,’ lawmaker says
Screenshot Washington state House lawmakers this week advanced a bill that would close Rainier School and Yakima Valley School, two state-run residential habilitation centers (RHCs) for people ...
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Rainier School is a home, not just a facility. WA lawmakers’ proposed closure cruel | Opinion
There’s a deep sense of community at Rainier School. For decades ... Penner is a Republican who represents the 31st Legislative District.