The state operating budget might be saved, but local projects will see delays if Senate Republicans continue to refuse to negotiate a Capital Budget. The House proposed construction projects throughout…
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Local communities lose projects and jobs if Senate refuses to negotiate Capital Budget
OLYMPIA—Local projects might see delays if Senate Republicans continue to refuse to negotiate a Capital Budget. The House proposed construction projects throughout the state totaling $4.15 billion to build new…
E-newsletter: What would a government shutdown mean?
Dear friends and neighbors, As many of you know, the Legislature has just begun a third special session to pass a new two-year state operating budget. Unfortunately, time is running…
E-newsletter: New laws and a need for partnership
Partnership is needed to end the stalemate Unlike Congress, in Olympia Democrats and Republicans compromise all the time. Here in the House, we’ve worked closely with our Republican colleagues on…
E-newsletter: Stalled Negotiations and the End of Regular Session
Senate Republicans refuse to negotiate It has become clear that the legislature will need to go into overtime in order to get our work done this year. While making decisions…