OLYMPIA—The proposed state construction budget by House Capital Budget Chair Steve Tharinger (D-Port Townsend) would fund $5.7 billion in construction projects throughout the state, including a massive investment to boost broadband internet…
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Two-year transportation budget proposal saved by federal stimulus funding
OLYMPIA—“Last year, transportation was in a terrible fiscal position due to revenue losses from the COVID pandemic, the pending I-976 case, and the need to fund fish passages,” said House…
Rep. My-Linh Thai condemns anti-Asian violence
“I am grieving with my Asian American community. From the brutal act of hate in Atlanta to the increasing attacks in King County, this rise in anti-Asian violence is a continuation of the xenophobia Asian Americans…
House passes Orwall’s 988 lifeline for suicide prevention and crisis response
OLYMPIA—Today the Washington House of Representatives passed HB 1477 by Rep. Tina Orwall (D-Des Moines) to improve the state’s suicide and behavioral health crisis response system implementing the National Suicide…
Taylor Bill to Expand Scholarship Program Passes House
OLYMPIA – The Washington House of Representatives unanimously approved new legislation to expand the Career and Technical Scholarship program February 25. House Bill 1425 allows more people to apply for the scholarship, removing restrictions that…