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Spokesman Review: North Spokane Corridor on track to be completed on time, state Senate transportation leader says

State Senate and House transportation leaders say state budget problems should not derail the long-awaited North Spokane Corridor is still fully funded. Speaking to the media Friday, state Sen. Marko ...

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Washington State Standard: Washington State Ferries to test public Wi-Fi service this summer

The days might be numbered for your next Puget Sound ferry ride to be a fleeting offline oasis, free from the incessant demands of email, pop-up ads and doomscrolling. Washington ...

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Washington State Standard: Washington state pumps more tax dollars toward green jet fuel

A who’s who from Washington state business and Democratic politics on Thursday extolled the virtues of alternative jet fuel and said the state would strive to become the nation’s leading ...

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Seattle Times: WA lawmakers agree on the need for roadwork — not how to pay for it

Broken roads, old ferries and devastation left by December’s storms are top of mind for the Democratic and Republican leaders on the Legislature’s transportation committees. That’s where the agreement ends. ...

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Liias issues statement concerning Gov. Ferguson’s supplemental transportation budget priorities

Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds), chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, issued the following statement regarding Gov. Bob Ferguson’s proposed supplemental transportation budget for the 2025–27 biennium: “We cannot ignore that ...

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Everett Herald: The Transportation Committee Chairman says new jobs could be created fixing roads and bridges

EVERETT — State Senate Majority Leader Marko Liias told members of the business community in Everett on Wednesday that Washington needs to prioritize using state transportation funds to create thousands ...

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Coffee chats and SnoCo floods

Hello neighbors, I’m hosting two coffee chats this Sunday, Dec. 14, and you’re invited! With the 2026 legislative session around the corner, I want to hear from you about your ...

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Sen. Liias hosting coffee chats this Sunday

Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds) is hosting two coffee chats Sunday, Dec. 14, to discuss the priorities and concerns of constituents in the 21st legislative district ahead of the 2026 legislative ...

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Edmonds Beacon: Sen. Liias awarded international recognition from Finnish president

Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds) was awarded the Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion by Finnish President Alexander Stubb.

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From Kamiak Knight to Finnish knight: Sen. Liias awarded international recognition for legislative work

Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds) was awarded the Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion by Finnish President Alexander Stubb. Ambassador Leena-Kaisa Mikkola presented Liias with the decoration Dec. ...

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