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,...
Rep. Natasha Hill Condemns Spokane Valley’s Divisive Resolution, Reaffirms Commitment to Immigrant Communities
OLYMPIA – Today, Rep. Natasha Hill issued the following statement in response to the Spokane Valley City Council’s proposed resolution to declare the city “not a sanctuary city,” a move...
Rep. Bronoske: Workers in high hazard facilities deserve fair wages
OLYMPIA – Washington Democrats delivered for workers in high hazard facilities by moving HB 1173 out of the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce with a do pass recommendation. Sponsored...
Tharinger and Bernbaum say House budgets move Washington forward
OLYMPIA—The operating and transportation budgets proposed by the House of Representatives will protect vital services in a time of declining revenue, said local lawmakers Rep. Steve Tharinger (D-Port Townsend) and...
House Democratic Operating Budget Holds the Line on Housing, Food Assistance, and Maintains Critical Services and Programs
OLYMPIA – House Democrats released their 2025-2027 operating budget today, which protects crucial services and programs at current funding levels while making responsible reductions and freezes to planned spending along...