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…
Category: Steve Tharinger
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…
Pushing for reforms that help working people and seniors
Dear neighbors, This is a quick update about what’s happening in the House of Representatives and what I’m working on for you back home. Priorities this session There’s a common…
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…
Newsletter: 2024 Session Report to the 24th District
Dear friends and neighbors, A couple of days ago we sent out our 2024 session report focused on investments in all three supplemental budgets. It should be reaching your physical…
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:
You’re invited! 24th District Telephone Town Hall at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 19
Dear neighbors, Now that the 2024 session is over, we’d love to tell you what happened and take your questions. Everybody in the 24th District is invited to participate in…