Proposal adapts to growing population and changing technology OLYMPIA—The House of Representatives released its Transportation Budget proposal for 2019-20, a nearly $10 billion budget that invests in new ferries, a…
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Rep. Fey, new chair of Transportation, says solutions will require creativity and cooperation
OLYMPIA—How will our highways, ferries, trains and buses handle the skyrocketing population and economic growth of Washington state? That’s the issue facing Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma), the newly elected chair…
APPLETON UPDATE: 2018 Legislative Session Report
To my Kitsap friends and neighbors, I considered starting this Appleton Update by saying that 2018 was a very successful session in Olympia. But rather than sound self-serving, I want…
Legislative update on transportation
A better transportation system for all of us Thank you for the privilege of serving as your representative. It’s an honor. A big part of my job is listening to…
Legislature passes measure to name State Route 395 after late Speaker Tom Foley
OLYMPIA – A joint memorial requesting to name State Route 395 the “Thomas S. ‘Tom’ Foley Memorial Highway” sponsored by Rep. Marcus Riccelli (D-Spokane) won approval by the state Senate…