OLYMPIA – The Washington All-Payer Claims Database (APCD) will be more user friendly thanks to HB 1382. Sponsored by Rep. Steve Tharinger (D-Port Townsend), the bill removes the exemption for…
Dear neighbors My toughest job as a lawmaker is working on the state budgets. As chair of the House Capital Budget, it’s my honor to invest in the future of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
“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…
