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• Tharinger and Bernbaum say House budgets move Washington forward  | March 24, 2025

  OLYMPIA—The operating and transportation budgets proposed by the House of Representatives will protect vital services in a time of declining revenue, said local lawmakers Rep. Steve Tharinger (D-Port Townsend) and… READ MORE

• Legislative update: What’s happening and why it matters back home | March 18, 2025

  Dear neighbors,  This is a quick update about what’s happening in Olympia and why it matters back home in the 24th District.  It’s also an invitation to our telephone town… READ MORE

• In the news: Public-private partnership to fix road, re-open access to Hoh Rain Forest | March 14, 2025

  Governor Ferguson orders $623K in Strategic Reserve funds to reopen Hoh Rain Forest access March 13, 2025 OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson announced today that he has directed the use of… READ MORE

• Helping farmers, seniors, forests, and kids | February 19, 2025

  Dear neighbors,  It’s an honor and a privilege to serve as your representative.   Here’s a quick snapshot of some of the things I’ve been working on for the 24th District. … READ MORE

• Doing things better, faster, and cheaper | January 20, 2025

  Dear neighbors,  It’s the honor of a lifetime to serve as your representative—thank you.  These e-newsletters are a quick way for me to update you on what’s happening and why… READ MORE

• Saving money and energy | January 17, 2025

  OLYMPIA—The state will fund a $1 million project at Olympic Medical Center, part of a program lawmakers started to boost clean energy and efficiency.   “The cost of heating and… READ MORE

• 24th District lawmakers: Work across the aisle to find solutions  | January 13, 2025

    Photo by Guy Bergstrom courtesy of the House of Representatives.  OLYMPIA—All three lawmakers from the 24th District—Sen. Mike Chapman, Rep. Steve Tharinger, and Rep. Adam Bernbaum—spoke at the legislative… READ MORE

• Rep. Adam Bernbaum Sworn-In for 24th LD | December 6, 2024

  OLYMPIA – This afternoon, Rep. Elect Adam Bernbaum (D-Port Angeles) was sworn into the House of Representatives to fill position-1, which has been vacated by Rep. Mike Chapman. Rep. Bernbaum’s… READ MORE