[Opinion] Senate approves $7.3 billion capital budget

Senate approves $7.3 billion capital budget

The state Senate, which often hears a wide range of opinions between Democrats and Republicans, gave rare unanimous approval March 5 for a $7.3 billion capital budget. “It was important to be responsive to the needs of all Washingtonians, regardless of the district they live in,” said Sen. Yasmin Trudeau, D-Tacoma. The budget allocates $2.25 billion to natural resources, $1.2 billion for higher ed...