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Tag Archives: Judy Clibborn
Transportation hearing highlights challenges to economic competitiveness
The Joint Transportation Committee met Wednesday at Sound Transit’s Union Station to hear testimony on the status of Washington’s ports and transportation systems, as well as the challenges and opportunities facing both entities. “We heard today from industry leaders of all stripes about the importance of being able to move their goods quickly and efficiently, both across the state and to markets overseas,” said House Transportation Chair Judy Clibborn (D-Mercer Island). “Washington’s short- and long-term economic competitiveness rests on our … Continue reading
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Tagged economic development, Judy Clibborn, Ports, transportation
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House passes transportation revenue package
The House of Representatives has approved House Bill 1954 and House Bill 1955, which would fund $10.3 billion in transportation projects and programs while creating as many as 100,000 jobs across the state. “From the child going to school each day to the farmer whose crops travel through our ports to markets abroad, the Connecting Washington package is about the infrastructure and jobs that will move Washington forward,” said Transportation Chair Judy Clibborn (D-Mercer Island).
Revised Transportation Package Released
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 to help Washington businesses. At $8.4 billion, the revised Connecting Washington package is $1.4 billion less than the original proposal released earlier this session. Rep. Judy Clibborn (D-Mercer Island) one of the authors of the package says that changes focus … Continue reading
House unveils no new taxes transportation budget
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 projects and operating programs. These funds will use existing revenue to support ongoing transportation projects and stabilize funding for state agencies. The budget contains millions in cost-savings that both Democrats and Republicans implemented jointly. Efficiencies include the elimination of less-utilized … Continue reading
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Town Hall – Saturday, March 16
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, March 16 Hazelwood Elementary (commons) 7100 116th Ave SE, Newcastle, WA 98056 Sammamish 1:30 – 3 p.m. Saturday, March 16 Discovery Elementary (cafeteria) 2300 228th Ave SE, Sammamish, WA 98075
