Category Archives: Marko Liias

Liias cheers community leaders’ push for local transit funding bill

OLYMPIA – Legislation to provide tools for cities and counties to invest in transit needs received a boost today from a coalition of community leaders.  The group’s letter, organized by Transportation for Washington, explains why passing the local transportation revenue … Continue reading

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Moving Washington Forward budget clears House

OLYMPIA—The House today passed a $9.8 billion supplemental transportation budget that creates or sustains about 43,000 jobs over the biennium while addressing  urgent needs and making a head start on future projects, such as a fix to I-5 traffic congestion … Continue reading

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Lawmakers, Yellow Pages industry spearheading efforts to cut down on unwanted phone books

Olympia – A group of lawmakers announced today that they have secured an agreement with Yellow Pages publishers that will reduce the number of unwanted phone directories delivered to doorsteps in Washington state.   Reps. Reuven Carlyle (D-Seattle), Marko Liias … Continue reading

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House transportation plan moves Washington forward

OLYMPIA—House transportation leaders released a 2012 supplemental transportation budget today that invests in immediate needs, makes a head start on funding major future projects and creates or sustains more than 43,000 jobs this biennium. “These investments target some our most … Continue reading

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21st District lawmakers to hold town hall meetings February 25th

OLYMPIA – State lawmakers from the 21st District invite you to attend one of two town hall meetings on Saturday, February 25th. The 21st District includes the communities of Edmonds, Mukilteo, Lynnwood and portions of Mountlake Terrace and Everett. Sen. … Continue reading

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