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…
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Halfway done, and here’s what’s next
Dear neighbors, The legislative session is roughly halfway done, and here’s a quick update on what’s next: We’ll vote on the House floor on bills that passed committees. Bills…
House passes Tharinger bill to help forest management
OLYMPIA—Legislation by Rep. Steve Tharinger (D-Port Townsend) would remove a financial barrier when it comes to local or state governments buying forest land. “The Department of Natural Resources testified…
A quick guide to the 2024 session, including key issues and how you can participate
Dear neighbors, It’s been my pleasure to travel throughout the 24th District to meet with constituents and community leaders. My focus is on how we can work together, as partners,…
Traveling throughout the 24th District and the state to listen and learn
Dear neighbors, It was my pleasure to travel throughout the 24th District and the state this year–and I’d like to share the stories of the people I met. The first…
2023 Session Report to the 24th District
Dear friends and neighbors, Has our session report reached your mailbox? If not, it will likely happen within the next few days, but if you’d rather read it online, it…
Legislators announce historic $8.9 billion construction budget
OLYMPIA—Leaders in the House and Senate today announced their final agreement on the state’s capital budget. The $8.9 billion budget funds construction projects and infrastructure across Washington and will set…
Senate passes Tharinger bills on rural infrastructure and biomass
OLYMPIA—The passage of two bills by Rep. Steve Tharinger (D-Port Townsend) means more jobs and infrastructure in timber and farm country. Since 1998, rural counties built critical infrastructure using part…
MEDIA ADVISORY: 24th District telephone town hall on Tuesday, March 28 at 6 p.m.
WHO: 24th District delegation – Sen. Kevin Van De Wege, Rep. Steve Tharinger and Rep. Mike Chapman WHAT: Telephone town hall meeting WHEN: 6 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 28,…
Tharinger: House proposes record-breaking $8.3 billion construction budget
OLYMPIA—Washington state would make historic investments in housing under the construction budget unveiled by Rep. Steve Tharinger (D-Port Townsend), chair of the House Capital Budget Committee. “Families in every corner…