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Recent Highlights

The UrbanistState Budget Proposals Focus on Highway Expansion in Both Chambers

Though radically different, the twin budget proposals released early this week by the Washington State Senate and House share a focus on highway expansion. The Senate budget proposes a broad array of new transportation revenue sources intended to stave off cuts, including a brand new 10% sales taxRead More

NBC Right NowWashington Senate approves bill to speed up construction projects

Even the studies that showed discrimination also found that the cameras improved safety. As with any form of law enforcement, automated cameras are a tool with benefits and drawbacks that must be weighed in community decisions. ProPublica reported that Chicago would review cameras at locationsRead More

My Edmonds NewsRecycling system overhaul bill clears Washington Senate

A divided state Senate passed legislation Friday that would give more Washington residents the ability to recycle a greater variety of items and to pay less, or nothing, for the service. Producers of consumer goods would need to reduce unnecessary packaging and fund statewide recycling servicesRead More

Senate DemocratsWashington deserves and needs a world-class ferry system

Our iconic ferries are one of the many things that make our state unique and beautiful. But our ferries are also an essential part of the day-to-day life of tens of thousands of Washingtonians. This vital mode of transportation allows us to get to and from work and school and gives us access toRead More