OLYMPIA—The proposed capital budget released by the House of Representatives would fund $1.26 billion throughout the state, including key projects in the 24th District. “This budget puts serious funding toward…
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Tharinger: House construction budget means jobs and progress
Capital budget proposal boosts housing, broadband, and infrastructure OLYMPIA—The state construction budget proposed by the House of Representatives would make massive new investments in affordable housing, access to broadband, early…
October e-newsletter: An update on housing, tax reform, redistricting, and other issues
Dear neighbors, Things are happening fast right now, so this enewsletter is our way of keeping you informed. We’d also like to hear from you, so feel free to get…
Three budgets that put people first
Dear neighbors, Things are happening fast this week in Olympia, with the House and Senate both unveiling their proposals for the three state budgets: operating, capital, and transportation. This week,…
Historic $5.7 billion construction budget rebuilds economy, invests in broadband
OLYMPIA—The proposed state construction budget by House Capital Budget Chair Steve Tharinger (D-Port Townsend) would fund $5.7 billion in construction projects throughout the state, including a massive investment to boost broadband internet…
How to participate in your democracy and an update on COVID vaccines
Dear neighbors, I’d like to tell you about two related issues in this legislative update. First, new ways to participate during the 2021 session without driving to Olympia. Because of…
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…