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Legislative radio news from Olympia: House construction budget makes big investment in housing
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Legislative update: Budgets that put people first
This week, the House introduced all three budget proposals—operating, capital budget and transportation. As chair of the House Capital Budget Committee, I’d like to tell you a little about our…
House construction budget invests $100 million in affordable housing
OLYMPIA—To tackle the state’s crisis in homelessness and affordable housing, House Democrats are proposing a massive $100 million investment focused on getting people off the streets and into permanent housing….
Legislative update: Mass timber means jobs, and guarding against the corona virus
Mass timber is reaching critical mass I’ve pushed hard for years to help create a mass timber market here in Washington state. We are in a prime position to be…
Legislative Update: Homelessness, childcare, jobs and health care
Here’s a quick update on four major issues I’m working on during the 2020 session. Housing Homelessness was the No. 1 issue in a new statewide poll, and you can…
Coastal lawmakers preview the 2020 session
ABERDEEN— Lawmakers from the 19th and 24th District focused on kitchen table issues—transportation, health care, jobs and childcare—during the 2020 Legislative Send-Off. Transportation “This session, the big thing will be…
Legislative update: The dream of a college degree
This session, we passed huge reforms when it comes to higher education. I’d like to tell you about three new laws that will make a big difference to families and…
Legislative update from Rep. Steve Tharinger: Big steps forward on behavioral health
This was a historic session for behavioral health funding, with funding in the operating budget and capital budget that will help families here in the 24th District and across the…
Legislative update from Rep. Tharinger: Better health care
I’m happy to report that this was a great session when it came improving health care. Nothing is more precious or irreplaceable than the good health of your family. Here is…