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Congressional leaders learn about WSU initiatives in Everett

By Randy Bolerjack, WSU North Puget Sound at Everett EVERETT, Wash. – Making college loans more affordable is a priority, U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., told students who shared concerns about college affordability and loan debt during her visit last week to Washington State University North Puget Sound.

Students advocate in state, nation for pharmacy practice

By Lori Maricle, College of Pharmacy SPOKANE, Wash. – More than 70 student pharmacists from Washington State University spoke to state legislators in Olympia this month about expanding use of pharmacy services. And a student pharmacist will represent WSU on March 25-26 when 300 advocates from across the nation take a similar message to Washington, […]

Small-town entrepreneur talks business with U.S. lawmaker

By Hope Belli Tinney, Washington SBDC WASHINGTON – Andrew DePaula, founder and president of intelliPaper, a technology company in Edwall, Wash., that has developed a type of “smart paper,” met with Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers on Monday (March 16) to talk about innovation, entrepreneurship and small business.