Governor Bob Ferguson has signed into law House Bill 1605, sponsored by Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma), which creates a longevity bonus program to help retain experienced Washington State Patrol (WSP)…
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Budget breakdown, scam alert, LYAC applications
Dear friends and neighbors, We’re in the home stretch of the 2025 legislative session, and the focus in Olympia is squarely on one thing: the state budgets. Budget breakdown Each…
Legislature Passes Transportation Budget and Revenue Plan to Keep Washington Moving
OLYMPIA—Today, the Washington State Legislature passed a landmark 15.2 billion dollar transportation budget for 2025–27. Together, these measures ensure that Washington communities can count on safer roads, stronger transit systems,…
House Transportation Budget Prioritizes Safety, Preservation, and Key Investments Amidst Funding Challenges
OLYMPIA—The House Transportation Committee today released its proposed transportation budget, making strategic investments in critical areas while acknowledging the significant funding shortfalls that continue to challenge Washington’s transportation system. The…
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: House Transportation Chair Rep. Jake Fey to Discuss Transportation Budget Proposal
MEDIA ADVISORY March 21, 2025 OLYMPIA – Members of the press are invited to a media availability with Representative Jake Fey (D-Tacoma), Chair of the House Transportation Committee, to discuss…
Update: Town hall appreciation, a conversation with Rep. Wylie
Thank You: Town Hall Appreciation Thank you to everyone who joined me for our town hall last week! It was great to hear directly from constituents in the 27th Legislative…
The Road Usage Charge (RUC)
House Bill 1921 proposes to modernize how we fund our transportation system in Washington, by replacing the per gallon gas tax with a pay by mile system. The reason this change…
MEDIA ADVISORY: 27th LD legislators hosting town hall
Who: Sen. Yasmin Trudeau, Speaker Laurie Jinkins, Rep. Jake Fey What: 27th Legislative District Town Hall When: Saturday, March 15th, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (sign-in begins at 9:30 a.m.)…
Washington State House Passes Legislation to Expand Community Use of Unused Highway Land
OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington State House of Representatives has passed House Bill 1774, legislation that allows the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to incorporate social, environmental, and economic…
LD 27 Update: The truth about the Road Usage Charge bill, honoring WA State Troopers
Dear Friends and Neighbors, The 2025 legislative session is in full swing, and I want to share updates on important work happening at the Capitol, including a major step forward…