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Category: Press Releases
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…
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…
ICYMI: 24th LD Telephone Town Hall RECORDING
If you were unable to join our telephone town hall on March 19, you can listen to the audio file here:
NOTICIAS LEGISLATIVAS: Acuerdo final de Presupuesto de Capital financia $1.3 billones en proyectos en todo el estado
Scroll down for English OLYMPIA—Los líderes de la Cámara de Representantes y el Senado anunciaron su acuerdo final sobre el presupuesto de capital suplementario del estado para 2024. El presupuesto…
Final capital budget agreement funds $1.3 billion in projects around the state
OLYMPIA—Leaders in the House and Senate today announced their final agreement on the state’s supplemental capital budget for 2024. The $1.3 billion budget funds construction projects and infrastructure across Washington…
NOTICIAS LEGISLATIVAS: Presupuesto de construcción de la Cámara de Representantes invierte en vivienda, aprendizaje temprano y salud conductual
For an English version of this release click here. Presupuesto de construcción de la Cámara de Representantes invierte en vivienda, aprendizaje temprano y salud conductual OLYMPIA—El presidente del Presupuesto de…
House construction budget invests in housing, early learning, behavioral health
Para español presione aquí. OLYMPIA—House Capital Budget Chair Steve Tharinger (D-Port Townsend) released a $1.3 billion construction budget proposal making major investments in affordable housing, early learning, and behavioral health…