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2025 COWU Board Candidates
On Sept 29th, 2025 the Cosmetologists of Washington United will hold its annual meeting virtually via Zoom inviting all currently enrolled Member Advocates and Sponsors. Below, you can review who has officially been nominated to the COWU Board of Directors (with 2 qualifying nominations by Members.) Each term is 2 years in length. In order for the vote to be official, our quorum requirement this year is 15 votes through our online ballot. For reference: You can review our COWU Bylaws and Conflict of Interest Policy that all COWU Board of Directors must sign & follow. All Enrolled Member Advocates and Sponsors will receive the following prior to Sept…
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Wrap Up: Legislative Session 2025
2025 Legislative Session Wrap-Up By Brooke Davies (legislative lobbyist) & D’Arcy Harrison (legislative lead) This is the beginning of the 2 yr 2025-26 biennium in WA state. The 105-day 2025 legislative session officially adjourned on Sunday, April 27th, at 6:31pm. During the last week of the session, the legislature focused on reconciling differences on bills passed by the House and Senate, passing major new taxes, and negotiating the final 2025-27 Operating, Capital and Transportation Budgets. This session in total there were 2,535 bills introduced and ultimately 432 passed the legislature. The Governor also had the option to veto a bill entirely or veto a specific section or appropriation within a bill.…
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Investing In Cosmetologists United
Read Below on How to Support Cosmetologists of WA United, our accomplishments & goals! Learn About Becoming A Member Advocate Click to Enroll As A Member Advocate or Become a Sponsor Learn About Becoming A Member Advocate Click to Enroll As A Member Advocate or Become a Sponsor
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Recently, Cosmetologists of Washington United hosted a FREE Virtual Legislative Day where we talked about the legislative process and how to use the WA State Legislature website to give feedback on drafted legislation in Olympia, WA. (Recording of 2021 VIRTUAL LEGISLATIVE DAY HERE ) What was the biggest TAKEAWAY? It is important to create lasting connections with your district legislators so you can have a more effective impact on laws and their work at the Capitol in Olympia, WA. Having a rapport with the legislators who represent you takes you out of the realm of being simply another number, and highlights you as a real person. Knowing a person’s story…
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