Published on March 27, 2015
A hearing on the Senate’s transportation revenue package yesterday brought more than 100 people to the House Transportation Committee. The three hour public comment heard near unanimous support new revenue – with a few changes. “What we heard today is…
Published on June 6, 2014
State transportation leaders will travel by bus to see firsthand key rail-centered projects and attend briefings by state and local officials, following a June 17 joint transportation meeting in Spokane. “We’re going to be touring many small communities whose focus…
Published on April 4, 2014
Accompanied by House Transportation Chair Judy Clibborn (D-41) and local 4th graders from Centennial Elementary, Governor Jay Inslee signed the 2014 Supplemental Transportation Budget into law. The budget, SB 6001, is a no new taxes budget that continues construction of…
Published on September 11, 2013
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…
Published on June 27, 2013
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…