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Washington legislature

Reps. Peter Abbarno and Joe Schmick pre-file bills to fix shortcomings in WA Cares Program

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|Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024

Reps. Peter Abbarno and Joe Schmick pre-file bills to fix shortcomings in WA Cares Program

Reps. Peter Abbarno and Joe Schmick pre-file bills to reform the WA Cares Program, addressing long-term c ...

Reps. Peter Abbarno and Joe Schmick pre-file bills to reform the WA Cares Program, addressing long-term care payroll tax concerns and improving fairness for Washington workers. ...

Thursday, December 12, 2024
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Opinion: New legislators face significant choices with possible $12 billion funding shortfall

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|Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Opinion: New legislators face significant choices with possible $12 billion funding shortfall

New WA legislators face tough decisions on a $2 billion shortfall and spending. ...

New WA legislators face tough decisions on a $2 billion shortfall and spending. ...

Tuesday, December 10, 2024
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Dems, GOP gird for battle in addressing Washington’s $10-$12 billion budget shortfall

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|Date: Friday, November 29, 2024

Dems, GOP gird for battle in addressing Washington’s $10-$12 billion budget shortfall

Washington state’s 2025 legislative session will focus on addressing a projected budget shortfall of up t ...

Washington state’s 2025 legislative session will focus on addressing a projected budget shortfall of up to $2 billion, sparking debates over taxes and spending. ...

Friday, November 29, 2024
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546,002 signatures submitted to repeal natural gas ban

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|Date: Sunday, July 7, 2024

546,002 signatures submitted to repeal natural gas ban

Repeal natural gas ban initiative has second largest number of signatures in WA history. ...

Repeal natural gas ban initiative has second largest number of signatures in WA history. ...

Sunday, July 7, 2024
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First in nation zone toll designed to raise $1 billion per year in NYC

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|Date: Thursday, March 28, 2024

First in nation zone toll designed to raise $1 billion per year in NYC

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority's approval of a zone tolling program in New York City, aimed at ...

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority's approval of a zone tolling program in New York City, aimed at combating traffic congestion and funding mass transit, faces legal challenges and public outcr ...

Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Seattle area maximum toll rates to increase 50 percent – a cautionary tale for Portland-area tolling

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|Date: Thursday, February 29, 2024

Seattle area maximum toll rates to increase 50 percent – a cautionary tale for Portland-area tolling

Following many months of discussion and mostly negative public input, the Washington State Transportation ...

Following many months of discussion and mostly negative public input, the Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) approved “phase one” of toll rate increases at their January 29 meeting. ...

Thursday, February 29, 2024
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Transportation Commission subcommittee meets to plan for Interstate Bridge tolls

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|Date: Monday, February 26, 2024

Transportation Commission subcommittee meets to plan for Interstate Bridge tolls

On Friday, a subcommittee of the Washington and Oregon Transportation Commissions (WSTC & OTC) met for th ...

On Friday, a subcommittee of the Washington and Oregon Transportation Commissions (WSTC & OTC) met for the first time. The members’ mission is to discuss and begin the process for imposing tolls on th ...

Monday, February 26, 2024
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Northern Connector to provide both a tunnel and a new bridge over the Willamette River

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|Date: Friday, December 22, 2023

Northern Connector to provide both a tunnel and a new bridge over the Willamette River

Area residents don’t understand why a third bridge and crossing hasn’t been under consideration, adding v ...

Area residents don’t understand why a third bridge and crossing hasn’t been under consideration, adding vehicle capacity to the region. It’s been over 40 years since a new transportation corridor was ...

Friday, December 22, 2023
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Legislators get final update on IBR before 2024 legislature sessions begin

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|Date: Monday, December 18, 2023

Legislators get final update on IBR before 2024 legislature sessions begin

Legislators in Washington and Oregon express concerns over the lack of federal funding for the Interstate ...

Legislators in Washington and Oregon express concerns over the lack of federal funding for the Interstate Bridge Replacement project, while debates on the need for a third bridge and potential impacts ...

Monday, December 18, 2023
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Transportation Commission considers $18 tolls for Puget Sound

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|Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Transportation Commission considers $18 tolls for Puget Sound

The Washington State Transportation Commission is considering increasing toll prices on the I-405/SR-167 ...

The Washington State Transportation Commission is considering increasing toll prices on the I-405/SR-167 tolling facilities to an $18 maximum rate. ...

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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POLL: POLL: If project costs continue to rise, what should lawmakers do with the I-5 Bridge replacement plan?*

📉 Scale the project to match available funding
💵 Keep the current scope and seek more funding
⏸️ Pause the project until costs are clearer
❓ Not sure

226 votes

This poll is no longer accepting votes

* Also read: Rep. John Ley issues statement after I-5 Bridge replacement meeting yields few answers

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