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Committee hears bill to create state advisory and grant support for quantum technology development
Summary
The Technology, Economic Development and Veterans Committee on Jan. 24 took testimony on House Bill 1360, a bill to promote economic development in quantum technologies by creating a Department of Commerce advisory committee, a grant program to support applicants for federal quantum grants, and a workforce-development plan.
The Technology, Economic Development and Veterans Committee on Jan. 24 took testimony on House Bill 1360, a bill to promote economic development in quantum technologies by creating a Department of Commerce advisory committee, a grant program to support applicants for federal quantum grants, and a workforce-development plan.
Supporters told the committee the proposal aims to position Washington’s universities and companies to compete for federal funding and to develop a quantum-literate workforce. “Now is really the time to seize the day and expand the strengths to ensure that the state of Washington leads the way,” Nancy Albritton, dean of the University of Washington College of Engineering, said in support.
The nut graf: witnesses from higher education and research argued the state’s existing…
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