Senate approves King’s measure to bolster disadvantaged businesses
February 09, 2016
Today the Senate unanimously approved Sen. Curtis King’s bill that would provide a new avenue for minority-owned contracting companies to work with state transportation leaders on issues that affect their businesses. “I was approached by minority-owned business leaders who had become frustrated with the Department of Transportation. These leaders were... Read More...
IN THE NEWS: King awarded for help in passing energy bill
February 04, 2016
  Photo Caption: Sen. Curtis King (right) receives an award from George Caan, Executive Director of the Washington Public Utility Districts Association. The Washington Public Utility Districts Association honored King for his leadership in passage of a bill signed last July by Gov. Jay Inslee last April that allows public... Read More...
King to host telephone town hall March 19
March 09, 2015
Sen. Curtis King invites residents of the 14th Legislative District to participate in an upcoming telephone town hall. The interactive forum allows people to ask questions, participate in instant polls or simply listen to the conversation through either their telephone or computer. The community conversation will take place Thursday, March... Read More...
Transportation reforms, revenue and projects now at House doorstep
March 04, 2015
Two days after the Senate passed a $15 billion transportation package, its transportation-committee chair is crediting the people of Washington for the cost-saving reforms that set the package apart from anything the Legislature has passed. “The bills we have laid at the doorstep of the House of Representatives, with broad... Read More...
Senate transportation leaders release 2015 bipartisan transportation package
February 12, 2015
Over two years of speculation ended today when Senate transportation leadership presented their bipartisan plan for a $15 billion statewide transportation revenue package. Transportation chair, Sen. Curtis King, R-Yakima, Sens. Steve Hobbs, D-Lake Stevens, Joe Fain, R-Auburn and Marko Liias, D-Lynnwood laid out the details of the package that would... Read More...