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There has been quite a bit of media attention on the recent veto by the governor on the Legislative Public Records Act. It is a very controversial bill and policy issue....
Muri speaks about recent House approval of a bill that would lower Sound Transit car-tab taxes. Muri also shares information on his bill that would allow counties to exit out Sound...
House Republicans advocate for solutions that will provide real relief from high car-tab fees as a result of Sound Transit 3.
Last Thursday, lawmakers approved the state's two-year construction budget. After more than a year of tough negotiations, we were able to approve a strong bipartisan state capital budget with more than...
Rep. Dick Muri, R-Steilacoom, shares an update on the House Transportation Committee’s recent hearing on the Amtrak derailment. The lawmaker also talks about his efforts to provide a legislative fix that...
As a state representative for the 28th District, I’ve spent quite a bit of time studying and learning about rail safety. It’s a subject I take seriously. I live in the...
Veterans can now have their status displayed on their state-issued driver’s license or ID card. House Bill 2343, sponsored by Rep. Dick Muri, R-Steilacoom, a companion to Senate Bill 5775, was...
Without railroads, the world would be an altogether different place. It’s nearly impossible to overstate the importance of the railroad for our economy, travel and culture. Everything from food, motor vehicles,...
Early in the session, I began working with my colleagues in the House Republican caucus, and the Senate, to get real relief for people from the exorbitant taxes associated with the...
Rep. Muri, R-Steilacoom, discusses his vote on the House Democrats operating budget proposal, Sound Transit 3, and the recent passage of his “mead” bill.
