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Statement from Rep. Judy Clibborn on the Senate Transportation Package

Monday, March 02, 2015

Statement from Rep. Judy Clibborn on the Senate Transportation Package

House Transportation Chair Judy Clibborn (D-Mercer Island) has issued the following statement in response to the Senate’s passage of a transportation revenue package:

“I am excited that negotiations can resume in earnest now that the Senate has passed their transportation revenue package proposal. It is a significant step forward that has been two years in the making, and I commend them for acknowledging the critical need to address traffic congestion and our crumbling infrastructure.

There are a number of things to like in the Senate’s proposal, but there is plenty of work to be done before such a package could pass the House. We look forward to engaging with the Senate, the Governor and other stakeholders over the coming weeks as we seek solutions not only to transportation funding, but also our paramount duty to fund education.”

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For interviews or more information:

Rep. Judy Clibborn, 360-786-7926 or judy.clibborn@leg.wa.gov

Staff: Quinn Majeski, 360-786-7225 or quinn.majeski@leg.wa.gov

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