Dear neighbors, This is a quick update about what’s happening in the House of Representatives and what I’m working on for you back home. Priorities this session There’s a common…
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Local student serves as page in House of Representatives
“We have a great House page program where high school students get a first-hand look at their democracy,” said Rep. Steve Tharinger (D-Port Townsend). “I was happy to sponsor Ella…
Saving money and energy
OLYMPIA—The state will fund a $1 million project at Olympic Medical Center, part of a program lawmakers started to boost clean energy and efficiency. “The cost of heating and…
You’re invited! 24th District Telephone Town Hall at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 19
Dear neighbors, Now that the 2024 session is over, we’d love to tell you what happened and take your questions. Everybody in the 24th District is invited to participate in…
Good news on the three state budgets: capital, operating, and transportation
Dear neighbors, There’s good news for the 24th District—and every corner of our state—as we near the end of the 2024 legislative session. I’ll explain in this short e-newsletter. A…
Halfway done, and here’s what’s next
Dear neighbors, The legislative session is roughly halfway done, and here’s a quick update on what’s next: We’ll vote on the House floor on bills that passed committees. Bills…
House passes Tharinger bill to help forest management
OLYMPIA—Legislation by Rep. Steve Tharinger (D-Port Townsend) would remove a financial barrier when it comes to local or state governments buying forest land. “The Department of Natural Resources testified…
A quick guide to the 2024 session, including key issues and how you can participate
Dear neighbors, It’s been my pleasure to travel throughout the 24th District to meet with constituents and community leaders. My focus is on how we can work together, as partners,…
Traveling throughout the 24th District and the state to listen and learn
Dear neighbors, It was my pleasure to travel throughout the 24th District and the state this year–and I’d like to share the stories of the people I met. The first…
Senate passes Tharinger bills on rural infrastructure and biomass
OLYMPIA—The passage of two bills by Rep. Steve Tharinger (D-Port Townsend) means more jobs and infrastructure in timber and farm country. Since 1998, rural counties built critical infrastructure using part…