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…
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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…
MEDIA ADVISORY: 24th District telephone town hall on Tuesday, March 28 at 6 p.m.
WHO: 24th District delegation – Sen. Kevin Van De Wege, Rep. Steve Tharinger and Rep. Mike Chapman WHAT: Telephone town hall meeting WHEN: 6 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 28,…
Update on the housing crisis and homelessness
Dear neighbors, One issue that I hear about so often is the housing crisis and homelessness. All of our families are affected by the skyrocketing price of housing—and the rise…
Legislative update on health care and the 2023 session
Dear neighbors, We’re tackling many issues this year in the House of Representatives, including health care, housing, economic development, and natural resources. This time, I’d like to give you a…
Good news: major new funding for better health care
Dear neighbors, There’s nothing more important or irreplaceable than the good health of you and your family. I’m happy to report that we secured critical funding and passed new legislation…