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  Opinion: IBR’s evasive, misleading and dishonest excuses for higher cost
  Joe Cortright argues the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program has withheld detailed cost estimates while offering contradictory explanations for rising costs tied to the I-5 Bridge project.
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  Rep. David Stuebe sponsors bill to strengthen enforcement of auto insurance laws and protect Washington drivers
  Rep. David Stuebe has introduced HB 2308, a bill aimed at strengthening enforcement of Washington’s auto insurance laws and increasing accountability for repeat uninsured drivers.
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  Letter: Interstate Bridge Replacement’s Park & Ride insanity
  Bob Ortblad criticizes the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s proposed Park & Ride garages, arguing the costs are excessive and unlikely to receive federal funding.
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  Letter: Interstate Bridge Replacement $13.6 billion estimate is too low! 
  Bob Ortblad argues the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program’s $13.6 billion cost estimate understates the true expense, citing comparable projects, construction challenges, and engineering assumptions.
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  Opinion: ‘The drama and the waste of taxpayer money continues’
  Rep. John Ley outlines his objections to the approved fixed-span I-5 Bridge design, citing cost concerns, engineering standards, funding uncertainty, and opposition to light rail and tolls.