Office of State Relations

OFFICE OF STATE RELATIONS

The University of Washington is thankful for the recent strong investments by the Legislature that support our students and our public mission.

Post session recap

The Office of State Relations serves as the principal liaison between the University of Washington and state government. Through strong relationships with state elected officials, their offices and state agencies, we work to advance the university’s mission and legislative priorities. We collaborate closely with the state’s five other public baccalaureate institutions as well as community and technical colleges, to identify shared interests and influence related public policy.

2022 Legislative Agenda

Mindful of the ongoing pandemic and other challenges, the UW has limited its supplemental budget requests to the most essential items.

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State Lobbying Guidelines

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We ask UW employees to coordinate advocacy with our office so that we can be clear, consistent, and comply with state requirements.

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Partners and Resources

Explore the many organizations the Office of State Relations partners with both internally and externally.

Resources