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Washington gold-medals in pedals

Six years running, or better yet, six years biking, Washington has received tip-top marks in two key biking categories — “Legislation and Enforcement” and “Education and Encouragement.” These distinctions have paved the way for Washington’s seizing once more “Most Bicycle … Continue reading

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2013 Regular Session Victories

Education – Early Learning through Higher Education Integrating early learning (HB 1723) – Creates a framework for developing an integrated, high quality early learning continuum for low-income children ages birth to 5. Reforming Working Connections Child Care (SB 5595) – … Continue reading

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3rd District Legislators praise transportation budget that will create jobs, improve transit

Both chambers of the Washington state legislature passed a transportation budget for the 2013-15 biennium today. The $8.4 billion budget passed on bipartisan votes of 46-1 in the Senate and 72-25 in the House. “I am pleased with the bipartisan … Continue reading

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The Transportation Budget

In a previous legislative update, I talked about many of the challenges that the Legislature faces when it comes to having and maintaining a robust transportation system that meets the needs of our state. From on-time ferries to road repairs, … Continue reading

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STATEMENT from Rep. Jim Moeller on the transportation budget

“The transportation-budget compromise targets both a renewed emphasis on reforming the system and a renewed push for the most-needed projects that will immediately benefit Washington businesses. Yes, it’s a barebones transportation budget. But it keeps us moving forward with the … Continue reading

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