Bill would require statement on initiatives’ funding on ballot
Fain praises Senate passage of transportation plan; benefits South King County
The state Senate approved a bipartisan transportation plan, co-sponsored by Sen. Joe Fain, R-Auburn, on Monday with a 27-22 vote.
Senate ‘package’ deals with a different transportation issue: Human trafficking
Protecting animals, prosecuting abusers approved in Senate
Washington Animal Cruelty Law Could Be Enhanced To Cover Pets in Hot Cars
Bill on animals locked in cars gaining traction in Washington state
State deals with whether Western Hockey League players should be paid employees
Senate unveils $15 billion transportation package
A group of four state senators who serve on the Transportation Committee, including Sen. Joe Fain, R-Auburn, unveiled a $15 billion transportation revenue package proposal Feb. 12. The package consists of more than $8 billion in new project funding including $3.2 billion for projects affecting residents in Covington and Maple Valley. The senators are proposing an 11.7 cent gas tax increase over the next three years as the primary funding source.