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The Reality of Life Conflicts with Budgeting Myths

We as Democrats are working hard during these budget negotiations to provide dependable funding for the basic needs of the state for today and the future.  Gimmicks, smoke and mirrors... READ MORE

Legislative Update-Special Session Edition

The Special Session Begins   We started the special session this week with actually a fair amount of work getting done.  The major discussion around the biennial budget is still... READ MORE

Long-term care and health focus of final legislation passage for Rep. Tharinger

OLYMPIA – Focusing on improving health care access and long term care planning for our aging generation, Rep. Steve Tharinger, D-Dungeness, sponsored legislation that addresses the health care system in... READ MORE

Legislative Update — April Edition

The Budgets Are Out!   I have had very busy week in the Appropriations and Finance committees, both which I serve on, considering bills that affect our state budget.  I... READ MORE

Listen to the 24th District Telephone Town Hall!

Below you’ll find a recording of the 24th Legislative District Telephone Town Hall from Monday, March 23, with Reps. Tharinger and Van De Wege.