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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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…
House passes bills by Tharinger and Bernbaum
OLYMPIA—At a key deadline for legislation to pass each chamber, the House of Representatives has approved bills by Rep. Steve Tharinger (D-Port Townsend) and Rep. Adam Bernbaum (D-Port Angeles). “We’re…
You’re invited! 24th District telephone town hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 19
Dear neighbors, Hearing from you is important to me! I hope you can participate in our telephone town hall starting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19. You should receive…
In the news: Public-private partnerships to fix road, reopen Hoh Rain Forest access
Governor Ferguson orders $623K in Strategic Reserve funds to reopen Hoh Rain Forest access March 13, 2025 OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson announced today that he has directed the use of…
Special report on federal cuts to our local hospitals
Dear neighbors, Session is almost halfway done, and we have passed two major deadlines. Legislation that has not made it out of committee deliberations will not be heard or receive…
Update on legislation affecting the 24th District
Dear neighbors, This is a quick update about issues I’m working on for you—and what’s happening in your state Legislature. If you have questions about a specific bill, please feel…
Pushing for reforms that help working people and seniors
Dear neighbors, This is a quick update about what’s happening in the House of Representatives and what I’m working on for you back home. Priorities this session There’s a common…
Local student serves as page in House of Representatives
“We have a great House page program where high school students get a first-hand look at their democracy,” said Rep. Steve Tharinger (D-Port Townsend). “I was happy to sponsor Ella…
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…