OLYMPIA—With a strong bipartisan vote of 94-0, the House of Representatives passed a state capital budget that will put tens of thousands of people to work building public schools, colleges,…
House passes record-breaking construction budget
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Shewmake succeeds in efforts to have funds for Fishtrap Creek erosion fix included in state House construction budget
OLYMPIA – A thorny problem that literally cuts through the heart of Lynden is moving toward a win-win solution. State Rep. Sharon Shewmake is pushing for funding in the state…
Tharinger: House construction budget invests a record $2 billion for education
$1.1 billion to build public schools and $927 million for colleges and universities OLYMPIA—The state construction budget released by Capital Budget Chair Steve Tharinger (D-Port Townsend) invests heavily in public…
Fey unveils $9.9 billion House transportation budget
Proposal adapts to growing population and changing technology OLYMPIA—The House of Representatives released its Transportation Budget proposal for 2019-20, a nearly $10 billion budget that invests in new ferries, a…
House approves Mead proposal to allow for remote testimony
OLYMPIA–The House of Representatives approved a measure by Rep. Jared Mead (D-Mill Creek) to allow people to testify remotely in House committees. “I’m proud that this idea had such strong…