Mark Harmsworth Olympia Brief: March 4, 2015
Mark Harmsworth Home | About Mark | Mark's Newsroom | Sponsored Bills | 44th District Map Dear Friends and Neighbors, Let me start by asking a quick favor -- could you please...
View ArticleHouse approves Rep. Liz Pike’s teen driver safety bill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 9, 2015 CONTACT: John Sattgast, Senior Information Officer/Broadcast Coordinator - (360) 786-7257 House approves Rep. Liz Pike's teen driver safety bill House of...
View ArticleRep. Dave Hayes’ transportation streamline permitting reform bills clear House
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 11, 2015 CONTACT: John Sattgast, Senior Information Officer/Broadcast Coordinator - (360) 786-7257 Rep. Dave Hayes' transportation streamline permitting reform bills clear...
View ArticleRep. Manweller’s legislation to transfer railroad to Port of Royal Slope...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 11, 2015 CONTACT: Kurt Hammond, Senior Information Officer - (360) 786-7794 Rep. Manweller's legislation to transfer railroad to Port of Royal Slope passes House Rep. Matt...
View ArticleRep. Harmsworth reacts to ‘terrible’ decision to up I-405 HOV requirement...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19, 2015 CONTACT: Mary Strow, Public Information Officer - (360) 786-7761 Rep. Harmsworth reacts to 'terrible' decision to up I-405 HOV requirement from two riders to three...
View ArticleMark Harmsworth Olympia Brief: March 23, 2015
Mark Harmsworth Home | About Mark | Mark's Newsroom | Sponsored Bills | 44th District Map Dear Friends and Neighbors, Late last Wednesday, the state Transportation Commission...
View ArticleBudget plans released in House, visits from local students
Ed Orcutt Home | About Ed | Ed's Newsroom | Sponsored Bills | 20th District Map Dear Friends and Neighbors, First, let me thank everyone who participated in the telephone town...
View ArticleRep. Orcutt says ‘enough’– more transit money for Seattle tunnel project is a...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 9, 2015 CONTACT: Mary Strow, Public Information Officer - (360) 786-7761 Rep. Orcutt says 'enough' - more transit money for Seattle tunnel project is a cost overrun,...
View ArticleRep. Harmsworth amendment to put brakes on I-405 HOV lane rule changes...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 9, 2015 CONTACT: Mary Strow, Public Information Officer - (360) 786-7761 Rep. Harmsworth amendment to put brakes on I-405 HOV lane rule changes defeated in House A narrow...
View ArticleRep. Manweller amendment to remove road-user charge pilot project from...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2015 CONTACT: Kurt Hammond, Senior Information Officer - (360) 786-7794 Rep. Manweller amendment to remove road-user charge pilot project from transportation budget...
View ArticleEd Orcutt Legislative Update: Two weeks to go | Budget negotiation time –...
Ed Orcutt Home | About Ed | Ed's Newsroom | Sponsored Bills | 20th District Map Dear Friends and Neighbors, We now have just over two weeks until the scheduled end of session on...
View ArticleHouse approves Rep. Dave Hayes’ amendment to provide funding for Everett...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 13, 2015 CONTACT: John Sattgast, Senior Information Officer/Broadcast Coordinator - (360) 786-7257 House approves Rep. Dave Hayes' amendment to provide funding for Everett...
View ArticleSenate passes Rep. Jeff Holy’s lifetime trailer registration bill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 14, 2015 CONTACT: Sarah Stewart, Public Information Officer - (360) 786-7720 Senate passes Rep. Jeff Holy's lifetime trailer registration bill The third time - or year - is...
View ArticleRep. Harmsworth votes ‘no’ on nearly 12-cent gas tax hike with no reforms
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 14, 2015 CONTACT: Mary Strow, Public Information Officer - (360) 786-7761 Rep. Harmsworth votes 'no' on 11.7-cent gas tax, car fee hikes with no reforms 'People want...
View ArticleRep. Young votes ‘no’ on gas tax hike without reforms
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 14, 2015 CONTACT: Kevin Shutty, Public Information Officer - (360) 786-7252 Rep. Jesse Young votes 'no' on gas tax hike without reforms 'We must have an accountable system...
View ArticleReforms are key to transportation deal, by Rep. Hans Zeiger
Reforms are key to transportation deal When it comes to transportation, the Legislature must face two big imperatives: the need to invest in infrastructure, and the need for a more cost-effective...
View ArticleGovernor signs Schmick bill to raise speed limit on I-90
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2015 CONTACT: Brendon Wold, Deputy Communications Director - (360) 786-7698 Governor signs Schmick bill to raise speed limit on I-90 Drivers passing through certain...
View ArticleRep. Jeff Holy’s lifetime trailer registration bill signed into law
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 8, 2015 CONTACT: Sarah Stewart, Public Information Officer - (360) 786-7720 Rep. Jeff Holy's lifetime trailer registration bill signed into law A bill to provide one-time...
View ArticleGovernor signs Rep. Manweller’s legislation to transfer railroad to Port of...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 18, 2015 CONTACT: Kurt Hammond, Senior Information Officer - (360) 786-7794 Governor signs Rep. Manweller's legislation to transfer railroad to Port of Royal Slope Gov. Jay...
View ArticleRep. Liz Pike creates task force to seek reductions in teen driver accidents
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 26, 2015 CONTACT: John Sattgast, Senior Information Officer/Broadcast Coordinator - (360) 786-7257 Rep. Liz Pike creates task force to seek reductions in teen driver...
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