Construction budget passes with a record $1 billion to build schools The new $4.18 billion capital budget, which has now been signed into law, will create thousands of jobs in…
The Capital Budget Signed into Law!
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Millions in construction budget for projects in the 21st Legislative District
OLYMPIA—Earlier this evening, the House of Representatives passed the $4.18 billion-investment capital budget on a 95-1 vote. SB 6090 includes a record $1 billion to build new public schools, necessary…
Welcome to the 2018 Session
This week we kicked off the 2018 Legislative Session. I am excited to be back in Olympia, and I look forward to continuing to advocate for policies that will make…
E-newsletter: The capital budget and the end of session
Wasted opportunity will hurt Washington’s kids, infrastructure, and economy This is the first time in state history that lawmakers failed to pass a capital budget. The capital budget, sometimes known…
Local communities lose projects and jobs if Senate refuses to negotiate Capital Budget
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…