Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. The Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress (Modernization Committee), led by U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) from 2019 to 2023, has earned the Frank E.A. Sander Innovation in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Award. The award, given by the nation’s leading legal professional organization, the American Bar Association (ABA), recognizes significant achievements […]
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Puget Sound Energy seeks to expand its largest wind farm
Puget Sound Energy announcement. Puget Sound Energy (“PSE”) is seeking a development partner in expanding its existing Lower Snake River (“LSR”) wind facilities located near Pomeroy, Washington. PSE’s request for proposal (“RFP”) is targeted at development entities with sophisticated expertise and experience in the development, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning of a wind generation facility. […]
2023 Police Week Recap from WA D.C.
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department announcement. Last week we celebrated Police week in Washington D.C. to honor Deputy Dom Calata and Deputy Daryl Shuey. Hear from Sheriff Troyer about the importance of attending these events.
Legislation will Enhance Public Transportation Accessibility for College Students
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. Earlier this month, U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Frederica Wilson (FL-24), and Thomas Kean, Jr., (NJ-07) introduced the PATH to College Act, bipartisan legislation to facilitate partnerships between public transit providers and accredited higher education institutions to enhance public transportation accessibility for college students. “This bill is […]
Pierce Transit CTAG May 25 Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Community Transportation Advisory Group (CTAG) will meet on May 25 remotely at 5:30. Read the meeting agenda participation instructions here.
Strickland Announces 2023 Congressional Art Competition Winner Kyra Brown
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced Kyra Brown as the 2023 Congressional Art Competition winner for Washington’s 10th Congressional District. Brown’s painting was selected by a panel of judges and will be displayed in the United States Capitol for one year. “This is an expressional self-portrait. I am expressing in […]
Kilmer, Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Introduce YIMBY Act to Tackle Housing Crisis and Lower Costs
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. Amid a growing housing crisis, U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Mike Flood (NE-01), Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-05), and Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) have introduced the Yes In My Backyard (YIMBY) Act, legislation to help overcome barriers to increasing home construction, including outdated zoning, slow permitting, and discriminatory land use policies. U.S. […]
511 travel information phone number deactivated
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. On Friday, May 19, WSDOT deactivated the 511 phone number which provided automated statewide travel information.
Job growth strengthens in April
Washington State Employment Security Department announcement. Washington’s economy gained an estimated 6,100 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in April. “Nonfarm payroll employment growth in Washington for March and April shows a labor market that is very resilient,” said Employment Security Department (ESD) State Economist Paul Turek. “The weaker preliminary hiring numbers in March were revised upward and […]