Dear neighbors, This is an update about the challenges we’re tackling on transportation this year. I’ll try to keep you informed as the 2022 session of the Legislature progresses and…
Category: Jake Fey
What the federal infrastructure law means for transportation in Washington state
Dear neighbors, The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will provide a historic investment in the nation’s infrastructure. That includes funding for roads, bridges, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, transit, rail, airports,…
Investing in mass transit is smart policy and smart economics
We all rely on the state’s transportation network to get where we need to go–and to get goods to market. This week, I want to talk about mass transit. I’ve…
Statement from Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma) on the resignation of Sen. Jeannie Darneille
“I have had the pleasure of serving as Sen. Jeannie Darneille’s seatmate since I became a representative nearly nine years ago. As a new legislator, she supported me with grace…
An Update on Changes to Insurance Rates
The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) recently issued an emergency rule preventing credit scores from being used to determine insurance premiums. This might mean a change in your insurance rates,…
A chat in the park
We had the pleasure of a good conversation at Stewart Park during the last park chat on Saturday, July 17. Among the issues discussed by people attending: transportation and traffic…
Major victories on transportation and the environment–along with a new law banning private prisons
Dear neighbors, This was an unusual year–the first remote session in state history–in challenging times. I’m happy to report that it was also quite productive, and I’d like to tell…
Fey: Transportation budget invests in equity and sustainability
OLYMPIA—The new $11.8 billion transportation budget will continue to fund major work that was under threat last year because of financial pressures from the covid pandemic and an initiative that caused…
House passes transportation budget that builds for a more sustainable and equitable future
OLYMPIA—On Friday, April 2, the House of Representatives passed a new two-year transportation budget in an 87 to 11 vote. “This transportation budget will create jobs throughout the state,” said House Transportation Chair Jake Fey (D-Tacoma). “We…
Listening and leading on transportation
Dear neighbors, The end of the 2021 session is scheduled for April 26, so we are in the home stretch and legislation is moving fast. Both the House and Senate…