OLYMPIA—The House of Representatives passed legislation by Rep. Steve Tharinger (D-Port Townsend) to build infrastructure in timber and farm country. “It’s tough for many of our rural counties to find…
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Update on the housing crisis and homelessness
Dear neighbors, One issue that I hear about so often is the housing crisis and homelessness. All of our families are affected by the skyrocketing price of housing—and the rise…
Legislative update on health care and the 2023 session
Dear neighbors, We’re tackling many issues this year in the House of Representatives, including health care, housing, economic development, and natural resources. This time, I’d like to give you a…
Good news: major new funding for better health care
Dear neighbors, There’s nothing more important or irreplaceable than the good health of you and your family. I’m happy to report that we secured critical funding and passed new legislation…
Tharinger: A big state construction budget that meets our state’s big challenges
OLYMPIA—Most supplemental capital budgets make minor changes to the two-year construction budget. This is not most years. “The COVID pandemic has created huge challenges for the people of Washington state,”…
24th District Telephone Town Hall – March 14 at 6 p.m.
Friends and neighbors, The 2022 legislative session is scheduled to conclude on Thursday, and we’d like to invite you to an end-of-session telephone town hall. Join your 24th district…
House construction budget invests in local 24th District projects
OLYMPIA—The proposed capital budget released by the House of Representatives would fund $1.26 billion throughout the state, including key projects in the 24th District. “This budget puts serious funding toward…
Tharinger: House construction budget means jobs and progress
Capital budget proposal boosts housing, broadband, and infrastructure OLYMPIA—The state construction budget proposed by the House of Representatives would make massive new investments in affordable housing, access to broadband, early…
Legislative update on transportation, Highway 101, and ferries
Dear neighbors, A big part of our job is keeping you informed—and there’s news that matters to all our families back in the 24th. The new transportation package released by…
Update on rural jobs, helping small schools, long-term care, and participating in your democracy
Dear neighbors, This e-newsletter is a way to keep you informed about issues important to all of our families in the 24th District. This week, I’d like to update you about…