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…
Welcome to the 2018 Session
Category: Strom Peterson
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…
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…