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…
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Tharinger: House construction budget creates jobs, invests in the future
OLYMPIA—The chair of the House Capital Budget Committee released a proposed state construction budget with $4.6 billion in new bond spending that creates thousands of jobs and funds construction…
Final capital budget agreement funds $1.3 billion in projects around the state
OLYMPIA—Leaders in the House and Senate today announced their final agreement on the state’s supplemental capital budget for 2024. The $1.3 billion budget funds construction projects and infrastructure across Washington…
Good news on the three state budgets: capital, operating, and transportation
Dear neighbors, There’s good news for the 24th District—and every corner of our state—as we near the end of the 2024 legislative session. I’ll explain in this short e-newsletter. A…
House construction budget invests in housing, early learning, behavioral health
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…