A longer version of this article appeared in The Columbian and The Daily News. The Interstate 5 Bridge Replacement Program recently cleared another bureaucratic funding hurdle when Metro, Portland, Oregon’s regional governing body, voted to spend $1.9 billion in funding that had already been awarded to the project.
While U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse is getting heat for his vote to pass the bill, he’s now highlighting how it will help fund some agricultural programs.
This article was originally published by the Washington State Standard The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced Friday that it will be shutting down. The announcement came just one day after a major Senate appropriations bill omitted funding for the nonprofit that funds public media and a week after President Donald
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell wants to build on first-term accomplishments. Transit Riders Union founder Katie Wilson says the city needs change.
Despite low usage, supporters say the program can incentivize candidates to take young voters' concerns seriously and can help improve turnout.
