Thank you, Pat, for those kind words. You are a tremendous leader and a great friend. To get started, please join me in welcoming all the new members to the…
Speaker Chopp’s opening day remarks
Tag: transportation
Our gas prices drop 2nd-most in the nation
Since hitting a high in April of 2014, gas prices in Washington have fallen 44 cents per gallon – a decline that ranks second only to Oregon among U.S. states….
Be prepared to “take winter by storm”
Although jack-o-lanterns and spider webs still grace our porches, we know winter is coming soon. The new season means lots of fun: the holidays, skiing, snowboarding, cozy nights by the…
Texting While Driving: A Problem for All Ages
Although teenagers are the most common target for anti-texting and driving PSAs, an analysis of infractions in Washington state shows the problem is hardly confined to the youngest age bracket….
Oil throwing Washington agriculture off the tracks
House Democrats spent a significant amount of time last session analyzing the safety risks posed by oil train traffic and developing policy solutions to address the issue. While the problems…