Governor to allow WA universities to hike tuition
Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire said Tuesday she will allow state universities to raise tuition rates even higher, arguing that the option is necessary in order to maintain quality.
Shortly after lawmakers finalized a bill giving institutions power to set tuition rates starting in the coming academic year, Gregoire she would approve the measure. She argued that state universities are still a bargain and that tuition increases were better than the available alternatives.
"You can close the doors. You can compromise the quality. None of that is good for the future of the state of Washington," Gregoire said.