Harris Believes Bridge & Gorge Commission Will Make Budget

As talks continue on a transportation package in the Washington Legislature, one 17th District legislator believes funding for a new Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge will be in it.  The bridge was in the Senate transportation budget, but not in the House.  Republican 17th District Senator Paul Harris thinks the bridge will make it as part of a package that will include a gas tax increase.  Harris also thinks funding for the Columbia River Gorge Commission will be in the general fund budget also being negotiated.  Like the bridge, the Gorge Commission was included in the Senate budget, but not in the House.  The Washington Legislature is scheduled to adjourn on Sunday, but Harris says it would not be a surprise to see a special session called with budget negotiators staying in Olympia but others going home while awaiting conclusion of those talks.

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