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“Breaking ground on this park is the result of a great deal of work by community members who had a vision to improve our region and are making it happen,” said Sen. Fain (R-Auburn), who secured a $650,000 grant for the park in the state’s 2013 capital budget. “Providing opportunities for families to recreate is vitally important to this growing area. I cannot wait to see the incredible community asset this park will be for many years."

 

Ravensdale Park makeover to add multi-sport synthetic fields

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Senate unveils $15 billion transportation package

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.

Ravensdale Park makeover to add multi-sport synthetic fields

Ravensdale Park makeover to add multi-sport synthetic fields

“Breaking ground on this park is the result of a great deal of work by community members who had a vision to improve our region and are making it happen,” said Sen. Fain (R-Auburn), who secured a $650,000 grant for the park in the state’s 2013 capital budget. “Providing opportunities for families to recreate is vitally important to this growing area. I cannot wait to see the incredible community asset this park will be for many years."

 

Politicians in Kent kick off $18 million Green River levee project

Politicians in Kent kick off $18 million Green River levee project

Kent Reporter

“The levees are incredibly important to homeowners and businesses threatened by flooding throughout the Kent Valley,” Fain said. “A well designed and constructed levee improves the quality of life and saves money for valley residents. It also moves us toward certification, which would lower flood-insurance premiums in the area and keep the valley's economic engine strong.”

 

Fain's work improves access to developmental disability services

Fain's work improves access to developmental disability services

Auburn Reporter

Following the legislative session, Gov. Jay Inslee recently signed into law the Vulnerable Individuals Priority (VIP) Act, co-sponsored by Joe Fain (R-Auburn) that will provide developmental disability services to 5,000 people currently on a waiting list.

The measure, which had strong support of advocates for developmental disability services and lawmakers, will provide additional respite care and supported employment assistance.

 

Improvements to mercury-light disposal program signed into law

Improvements to mercury-light disposal program signed into law

Auburn Reporter

Sen. Joe Fain (R-Auburn) and Auburn City Councilmember Bill Peloza worked to secure passage of the changes. The legislation updates an existing stewardship program created in 2010 to facilitate responsible disposal of lights with mercury given the public health and environmental dangers.
 

Legislature continues work supporting victims of human trafficking

Legislature continues work supporting victims of human trafficking

“Too often victims of sex trafficking suffer severe personal and legal consequences while those that forced them into the situation get away with much less,” said Sen. Joe Fain in a press release. “Legal records for those forced into prostitution as a minor shouldn’t prohibit their ability to get a job and participate fully in society.”