OLYMPIA – As the economy begins to rebound from the worldwide recession, Washington state remains well-positioned to help lead the nation’s recovery. In fact, Washington’s tax system is particularly favorable…
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Legislators announce new Hood Canal Bridge opening restrictions
Pilot project begins May 21, 2011 OLYMPIA – State Representatives Kevin Van De Wege and Steve Tharinger, together with state Senator Jim Hargrove, are spreading the word to their Clallam…
Governor approves Puget Sound Corps
OLYMPIA – With the stroke of a pen, Governor Gregoire put her signature on legislation that streamlines a popular state program, creates 150 jobs, and helps restore the health of…
Clallam, Jefferson projects in proposed state construction budget
OLYMPIA – The state House unveiled its $3.1 billion state construction budget proposal yesterday, which contained some good news for the Olympic Peninsula. Projects in both Clallam and Jefferson counties…
State representatives hosting town hall in Montesano
OLYMPIA – On the heels of town hall meetings in Clallam and Jefferson Counties, state Representatives Steve Tharinger (D – Dungeness) and Kevin Van De Wege (D – Sequim) are…
House Democrats maintain focus on budget, key priorities
OLYMPIA – Though budget discussions dominated the first half of the session, legislators in the state House passed several key measures that balance our near-term economic challenges with long-term priorities…
Van De Wege, Tharinger hosting town hall in Sequim
OLYMPIA – Sequim-area residents are invited to take part in a town hall meeting with their state House representatives on Friday, March 11. Representatives Kevin Van De Wege and Steve…
House approves bills to preserve state’s ‘Evergreen Legacy’
OLYMPIA – Protecting Washington’s natural resources now and into the future is the aim of a package of bills that cleared the state House today. Legislators voted on measures to…
Tharinger’s first bill provides budget relief for local governments
OLYMPIA – Amidst some good-natured ribbing from his House colleagues, state Rep. Steve Tharinger (D-Sequim) passed his first piece of legislation today on the House floor. House Bill 1596, which…
Tharinger supports tighter driver’s license laws to close loophole
OLYMPIA – As one of only two states that doesn’t require proof of legal immigration status in order to obtain a driver’s license, Washington has become a “magnet” state for…