Rep. Judy Clibborn

After substantive discussions with members of both parties, a revised transportation investment package incorporating input from legislative leaders and the Governor’s office was unveiled Tuesday. The proposal has an increased emphasis on reform and targets the most immediate project needs … Continue reading →

The House Transportation Committee released its proposed transportation budget for the 2013-2015 biennium on Thursday morning. The budget, introduced by Transportation Committee Chair Rep. Judy Clibborn (D-Mercer Island), allocates about $8.4 billion in state, federal and miscellaneous dollars to capital … Continue reading →

State Reps. Judy Clibborn and Marcie Maxwell (41st Legislative District) would like to invite 41st legislative district residents to a town hall to solicit their feedback and answer questions about the current legislative session. Newcastle 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Saturday, … Continue reading →

Representative Judy Clibborn will co-host two town hall meetings with her seatmate, Representative Marcie Maxwell: When: Saturday, March 16 Where: 10:00 am-11:30 am Hazelwood Elementary School 7100 116th Ave SE, Newcastle, WA 98056 And:      1:30-3:00 pm Discovery Elementary … Continue reading →

Transportation Committee Chair Judy Clibborn (D-Mercer Island) and members of the committee rolled out the details of the Connecting Washington transportation package, which would fund nearly $10 billion in transportation projects across the state. “The Connecting Washington package will link … Continue reading →

Rep. Clibborn chairs the House Transportation Committee Today’s bill signings put the finishing touch on a biennium’s worth of work for transportation.  The citizens of Washington can be proud of what we accomplished. Democrats and Republicans put partisan politics aside … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA— The Washington State Legislature passed a transportation budget in the final minutes of the regular session that includes $57 million in new spending this biennium for roads and highways, public transit, the ferry system, freight mobility and public safety. … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA—The House today passed a $9.8 billion supplemental transportation budget that creates or sustains about 43,000 jobs over the biennium while addressing  urgent needs and making a head start on future projects, such as a fix to I-5 traffic congestion … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA—The House of Representatives took action today to prevent the threat of an automatic work-stoppage at the SR 520 bridge project from torpedoing nearly 900 construction  jobs and inflating taxpayer costs by as much as $165 million. The House today … Continue reading →

Washington State Patrol Trooper Tony Radulescu was shot and killed early Thursday during what may have seemed to be a routine traffic stop on Highway 16 in Kitsap County. Following is a statement by Rep. Judy Clibborn, Chair of the … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA—House transportation leaders released a 2012 supplemental transportation budget today that invests in immediate needs, makes a head start on funding major future projects and creates or sustains more than 43,000 jobs this biennium. “These investments target some our most … Continue reading →

February 14, 2012 OLYMPIA – State lawmakers from the 41st District will unite to host a pair of town hall meetings on Saturday, Feb. 18, to share news about the legislative session and listen to local residents discuss their hopes … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA—House transportation leaders advanced a revenue package today to address urgent state and local needs while also creating or sustaining thousands of jobs across Washington. “Low interest rates and very low bids from businesses competing for construction contracts make this … Continue reading →

Today, Gov. Chris Gregoire outlined a proposal to raise $3.6 billion over 10 years to address unmet transportation needs. Below is a statement on the governor’s initiative by Rep. Judy Clibborn (D-Mercer Island) who chairs the House Transportation Committee. The … Continue reading →

Op ed By Rep. Judy Clibborn  It’s official: Tolling on the 520 bridge starts at 5 a.m. on Thursday, December 29. Starting tolling between Christmas and New Year’s Day is smart, because it will allow any initial wrinkles to be … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA—State Rep. Judy Clibborn fielded questions on the future of transportation in Washington during a lively recent discussion on the Tina and Drew Show. What is in store for the SR-520 bridge? What does the future hold for tolling and … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA—A busload of state transportation leaders will be rolling into Yakima on June 15 to visit project sites and hear about top-priority local needs firsthand. The Democratic and Republican transportation leaders in the Legislature will be joined by Secretary of … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA—The transportation budget signed today by Gov. Chris Gregoire is being hailed as a model of bipartisan cooperation that relies on balanced investments and cost-saving reforms to move forward on projects and goals through the next two years, despite declining … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA – House transportation leaders this week rolled out a plan to fund basic but overdue improvements for road maintenance and preservation, the State Patrol, ferries and transit. The plan is paid for by updating several transportation fees, many of … Continue reading →

Commitment kept to key projects, thousands of jobs OLYMPIA – House lawmakers today approved an $8.9 billion transportation budget that would keep projects moving forward and generate more than 43,000 jobs. The bill moved forward on a strong, bipartisan vote … Continue reading →

Clibborn, Armstrong unveil $8.9 billion two-year budget; 43,000 jobs expected   OLYMPIA – Transportation leaders in the House of Representatives today unveiled a two-year plan to better connect Washington, generate jobs and promote commerce. The $8.9 billion transportation budget proposal … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA – Two bills aimed at improving mobility in east King County were approved by the House of Representatives this afternoon. Lawmakers cleared a measure that establishes tolls on the SR 520 bridge across Lake Washington and another measure that … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA – The 41st District legislative delegation of Rep. Judy Clibborn (D-Mercer Island), Rep. Marcie Maxwell (D-Renton) and Sen. Steve Litzow (R-Mercer Island) will host two local town hall meetings on Saturday, March 12. The three lawmakers will provide an … Continue reading →

OLYMPIA – The state ferry system would eliminate wasteful practices, adopt operating efficiencies and bring ferry employees’ compensation in line with other state employees under a package of reforms introduced today by key Democrats and Republicans in the House and … Continue reading →

Washington’s ferry system is both a proud symbol of our state’s unique beauty and geography, and a stark reminder of how difficult it is to provide reliable, accountable services in an era of diminished resources. Beginning a decade ago with … Continue reading →