OLYMPIA—The chair of the House Capital Budget Committee released a proposed state construction budget with $4.6 billion in new bond spending that creates thousands of jobs and funds construction…
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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 passes bills by Tharinger and Bernbaum
OLYMPIA—At a key deadline for legislation to pass each chamber, the House of Representatives has approved bills by Rep. Steve Tharinger (D-Port Townsend) and Rep. Adam Bernbaum (D-Port Angeles). “We’re…
In the news: Public-private partnerships to fix road, reopen Hoh Rain Forest access
Governor Ferguson orders $623K in Strategic Reserve funds to reopen Hoh Rain Forest access March 13, 2025 OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson announced today that he has directed the use of…
Special report on federal cuts to our local hospitals
Dear neighbors, Session is almost halfway done, and we have passed two major deadlines. Legislation that has not made it out of committee deliberations will not be heard or receive…
In the news: Bill would direct commercial fishing taxes to the city of Westport
Story in The Daily World about my legislation to aid Westport with infrastructure costs. Bill would direct commercial fishing taxes to the city of Westport
Update on legislation affecting the 24th District
Dear neighbors, This is a quick update about issues I’m working on for you—and what’s happening in your state Legislature. If you have questions about a specific bill, please feel…
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…
24th District lawmakers: Work across the aisle to find solutions
Photo by Guy Bergstrom courtesy of the House of Representatives. OLYMPIA—All three lawmakers from the 24th District—Sen. Mike Chapman, Rep. Steve Tharinger, and Rep. Adam Bernbaum—spoke at the legislative…