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…
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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…
October e-newsletter: An update on housing, tax reform, redistricting, and other issues
Dear neighbors, Things are happening fast right now, so this enewsletter is our way of keeping you informed. We’d also like to hear from you, so feel free to get…
Answering your questions about WA Cares, a first-in-the-nation long-term care benefit
Dear neighbors, The WA Cares Fund is the next step in social safety programs that make long-term care affordable for you and your family. Workers contribute about 58 cents for every $100…
An update on insurance rates
Dear neighbors, Washington state’s Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) recently issued an emergency rule to prevent credit scores from being used to determine insurance premiums. This might mean a change in…
Tharinger: Record-breaking construction budget will rebuild economy
$6.3 billion budget invests in education, broadband, housing and essential infrastructure OLYMPIA—The new state capital budget will invest a historic $6.3 billion toward school construction, housing, environmental projects and other…
House passes Climate Commitment Act to reduce carbon emissions
OLYMPIA – The House passed the Climate Commitment Act, landmark legislation to reduce carbon emissions and set Washington on a path to meet its statutory goal of net-zero emissions by…
Three budgets that put people first
Dear neighbors, Things are happening fast this week in Olympia, with the House and Senate both unveiling their proposals for the three state budgets: operating, capital, and transportation. This week,…