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Washington state senate OKs $544 million school construction bill

Feb. 12, 2013
Bill includes $10 million to boost school security.

The Washington state senate has approved a measure authorizing $544 million in bonds for school construction, The Columbian reports. Included in the package is $10 million for safety upgrades, such as installing panic alarms to alert local law enforcement of emergencies.

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