State construction budget includes $329 million in local projects
OLYMPIA—The new $7.5 billion capital budget passed by the House and Senate invests in housing, public schools, tribes, parks, early learning, and other vital infrastructure. “This capital budget will...
Bipartisan transportation budget brings projects to the 24th District
OLYMPIA—The new transportation budget includes $15.6 billion in projects and improvements to the state’s network of highways, ferries, trains, buses and other alternatives. “In a difficult budget year, we stuck...
Bipartisan transportation budget brings projects to the 24th District
OLYMPIA—The new transportation budget includes $15.6 billion in projects and improvements to the state’s network of highways, ferries, trains, buses, and other alternatives. “In a difficult budget year, we...
Rep. Tharinger bill modernizing All-Payer Claims Database heads to Governor
OLYMPIA – The Washington All-Payer Claims Database (APCD) will be more user friendly thanks to HB 1382. Sponsored by Rep. Steve Tharinger (D-Port Townsend), the bill removes the exemption for...
A quick update about all three state budgets
Dear neighbors My toughest job as a lawmaker is working on the state budgets. As chair of the House Capital Budget, it’s my honor to invest in the future of...