“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…
Category: Jake Fey
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…
Two-year transportation budget proposal saved by federal stimulus funding
OLYMPIA—“Last year, transportation was in a terrible fiscal position due to revenue losses from the COVID pandemic, the pending I-976 case, and the need to fund fish passages,” said House…
Help for working families, updates on my legislation, banning private prisons, and restoring voting rights
Dear neighbors, We are about two-thirds of the way through the 2021 session and there is a lot of news to report. The House is now considering 200 bills passed…
What’s happening with legislation and the House transportation proposal
Dear neighbors, Things are moving fast here in the House of Representatives, so I wanted to give you an update about what I’m working on. This e-newsletter includes quick notes…