What does Washington need to advance its trade agenda?
Governor Inslee address the international trade community last night at the Trade Development Alliance’s annual dinner. Speaking to a crowd of several hundred business leaders, Inslee said, “If we’re...
View ArticleTransportation, trade and economic prosperity
Washington Council on International Trade president Eric Schinfeld in March said that, “state legislators don’t know that they in fact know a lot about international trade. The challenge is getting...
View ArticleMessage from the governor on transportation
Before the Independence Day weekend, Governor Jay Inslee issued the following statement regarding transportation: Fellow Transportation Leaders, I want to thank you all for your efforts to secure...
View ArticleCongratulations Fife!
One of the consequences of an uncompleted State Route 167 is that local governments are forced bear the financial burden of infrastructure improvements. One example of this is the 70th Street corridor...
View ArticleNorthwest Now: Our on little road to nowhere
In the closing days of the legislative session, we unfortunately missed this great story on the completion of State Route 167 featured on KBTC’s Northwest Now. The program devotes a full thirty...
View ArticleRegion’s economy needs a transportation package
“Washington state’s economy may be getting back on track but it will jump off again quickly if our state legislators cannot put aside their differences and put together a transportation package fully...
View ArticleListening sessions reach half-way point
The Senate Transportation Committee took its roadshow to central Washington this week with listening sessions held in Wenatchee, Yakima, and the Tri-Cities. Each listening session has been a bit...
View ArticleIs it make or break time?
Transportation leaders speaking at yesterday’s Washington Highway Users Federation Legislative Briefing confirmed rumors that have been building in recent days: this week could be make-or-break for...
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