Archive of: Government
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Lighting work will close Olympia tunnelMcKinstry Construction is contracted with the State of Washington to change out tunnel lighting for 14th Avenue between Capitol Way and Jefferson Street in Olympia. The work will require the tunnel to be closed in one direction at a time. |
June 2013 | |
Sequester cuts hit biz, military familiesInside the Army and Air Force fences, middle-class military families are finding it harder to sock away dollars for the future, despite a growing commitment to prepare for defense downsizing through frugal living. |
June 2013 | |
O'Ban replaces Carrell in WA SenateSteve O'Ban, R-University Place, was today sworn into the Washington state Senate. |
June 2013 | |
Tacoma-Pierce chosen for WA Benefits ExchangeThe Washington Health Benefit Exchange today announced the selection of Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department to help Pierce County residents find, compare and enroll in health insurance programs. |
June 2013 | |
$250 more per driver, study saysAn analysis issued today by Washington Policy Center says that plan as currently drafted would mean a typical resident driving a used car would pay nearly $250 more, if the package is approved in its present form. |
June 2013 | |
Puget Sound quality declined over decadeSediments in the bottom of Central Puget Sound show declining environmental health over a 10-year period, according to a just-released report from the state Department of Ecology (Ecology). |
June 2013 | |
WA's Schmidt appointed to USDOT freight committeeKaren Schmidt, executive director of the Washington State Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board in Olympia, has been appointed to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s new National Freight Advisory Committee. |
June 2013 | |
Canadian firm to service DSHS paymentsTIO Networks Corp. today announced a partnership with the state Department of Social and Health Services and payment processor Paymentus to assist residents in paying State bills anywhere in the country. |
May 2013 | |
Senate balance might be tipped by deathColleagues and public officials of both political parties issued statements of condolence today on the death of state Sen. Mike Carrell of Lakewood. He died this morning at age 69 from myelodysplastic syndrome, or MDS. |
May 2013 | |
Sound Transit picks Hilltop Link routeSound Transit Board of Directors agreed to a recommendation of Tacoma City Council and selected the North Downtown Central Corridor for a potential expansion of the Tacoma Link light rail system. |
May 2013 |
