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HomeMy WebLinkAbout042925 - County Road Connection _ April 2025 Legislative UpdateALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. The latest news, changes, announcements and insights from CRAB this month <https://images.e2ma.net/images/spacer.gif> <https://t.e2ma.net/click/9ukz2m/5ngk51mb/xh22mxc> <https://t.e2ma.net/click/9ukz2m/5ngk51mb/da32mxc> A NOTE FROM OUR DIRECTOR.... Happy Spring and Sine Die! With the legislative session concluded on Sunday, I wanted to follow up on my prior transportation update <https://t.e2ma.net/click/9ukz2m/5ngk51mb/t232mxc> to let you know how our agency fared. As many policymakers have noted, it was a particularly challenging session and multiple decisions were being considered that would potentially impact our agency. We had some notable wins, but there is still work ahead of us. This week, our Board of Directors will be in town for our quarterly meeting. We will be hearing from counties on their activities this past year and have a special presentation from our Data Quality Assurance and Analysis Manager, Bree Norlander, on the exciting tools she has been developing. The public is always welcome and you can also join us virtually <https://t.e2ma.net/cl ick/9ukz2m/5ngk51mb/9u42mxc> . As always, we are here to help and support our counties and partners. Please never hesitate to reach out. Jane Wall, Executive Director <https://t.e2ma.net/click/9ukz2m/5ngk51mb/pn52mxc> 2025 End of Session Legislative Update And, that’s a wrap! The 2025 Legislative session is officially over, with lawmakers adopting 2025-2027 operating, capital, and transportation budgets on Sunday, April 27th. The bills will now make their way to Governor Ferguson’s desk for signature. The 2025... Read the Update <https://t.e2ma.net/click/9ukz2m/5ngk51mb/5f62mxc> <https://t.e2ma.net/click/9ukz2m/5ngk51mb/1072mxc> April 30th Deadline! Do you know of an exceptional County Engineer, Project Manager or Program Manager that deserves recognition for their outstanding performance, public service and contribution? 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Level Up GIS-Mo Conference <https://t.e2ma.net/click/9ukz2m/5ngk51mb/hxf3mxc> Hotel Windrow | Ellensburg, WA Other noteworthy information.... 6-cent gas tax hike central to new transportation deal in WA Legislature <https://t.e2ma.net/click/9ukz2m/5ngk51mb/xpg3mxc>   Thurston County transportation advisory board recommends removal of DEI language <https://t.e2ma.net/click/9ukz2m/5ngk51mb/dih3mxc>   Take WSTC survey by 4/30 to shape Washington's long-range transportation plan <https://t.e2ma.net/click/9ukz2m/5ngk51mb/tai3mxc>   WSDOT implements new I-5 speed cameras in Skagit County <https://t.e2ma.net/click/9ukz2m/5ngk51mb/92i3mxc>   States prioritize transit and bike projects as Trump threatens cuts <https://t.e2ma.net/click/9ukz2m/5ngk51mb/pvj3mxc>   Electric vehicle owners don’t buy gas. 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