OLYMPIA—The new transportation budget includes $15.6 billion in projects and improvements to the state’s network of highways, ferries, trains, buses, and other alternatives. “In a difficult budget year, we…
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Rep. Tharinger bill modernizing All-Payer Claims Database heads to Governor
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…
A quick update about all three state budgets
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…
Tharinger: House construction budget creates jobs, invests in the future
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…
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
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…