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EVERETT — Three local lawmakers are urging the Biden administration to edit the Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit to create flexibility for regional energy economies.
U.S. Reps. Suzan DelBene, D-Medina, Kim Schrier, D-Sammamish, and Rick Larsen, D-Everett, argue a strict section of the proposed rule undermines the intention of supporting the country’s growth of a hydrogen energy market. They say tight federal guidelines may be counterproductive in states that already have clean energy policies, like Washington.
On Wednesday, U.S. Representative Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), who represents Chelan and Kittitas counties, joined forces with Reps. Terri Sewell (AL-07) and Kathy Manning (NC-06) to introduce the Capping Costs for Consumers Act. This landmark legislation aims to alleviate the financial burden of healthcare by reducing co-pays and deductibles for millions of Americans.
Rep. Kim Schrier (D-WA) swung through Wenatchee City Hall today. There she hosted a roundtable discussion on the thorniest of issues: affordable housing (or lack thereof).
Schrier, a career pediatrician from Sammamish, has represented Washington's 8th congressional district since 2019. Last year she cosponsored the AHCIA.
Inside, outside, all around the town.
Congresswoman Kim Schrier joined with state and local officials in Roslyn on Thursday to dedicate the Forest Resilience Trail and celebrate the progress made in taking action against the threat of catastrophic wildfires.
It was a cooler trip this time, no doubt, for the 8th District lawmaker.
U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier came to Ellensburg’s Morgan Middle School Friday to highlight the impact of the Affordable Connectivity Program and emphasize the importance of funding and extending the program after it runs out this year.
Thanks to funding from the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act, the program has helped expand access to high-speed internet by providing eligible households with a discount of up to $30 per month and a one-time discount on necessary equipment like laptops, desktop computers and tablets, according to Schrier’s communications team.
WENATCHEE — State, federal and local officials helped cut the ribbon Thursday on the Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council's new food distribution center, which isn't yet fully operational but marks a big step for the agency's food insecurity programs.
Eighth District Congresswoman Kim Schrier joined 12th District state Rep. Mike Steele to cut the ribbon at the new facility, 1700 N. Wenatchee Ave.
KING COUNTY, Wash. — King County authorities and a Washington lawmaker announced Wednesday morning new funding for body cameras in the state's 8th Congressional District and more funding for the King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO).
Rep. Kim Schrier, who represents King, Pierce, Kittitas, Chelan and Snohomish counties and part of Douglas County, said Wednesday she secured $2 million for the KCSO, including $1 million for body-worn cameras.
After nearly a $100 million loss last summer, Washington’s sweet cherry growers are now eligible for federal disaster relief loans to minimize their losses, congressional officials announced Tuesday.
Farmers can apply for loans of up to $500,000 through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s natural disaster division, Sens. Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray and Rep. Kim Schrier said in a joint news release.
Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison is expressing gratitude toward 8th District Congresswoman Kim Schrier in securing federal funding for body cameras.
Schrier last week announced $660,000 in this year's federal budget for implementation of a Body Worn Camera (BWC’s) program with the Sheriff’s Office.
Morrison released a statement Monday commending Schrier and her staff for their efforts, while also saying the importance of BWC’s in modern law enforcement cannot be overstated.
We as orchardists feel that the Lake Chelan region is the premium apple-growing region in the world. However, because of the unique climate, topography, and water also make our area a very desirable place to live.
We have to grow and deliver an outstanding product to receive a premium price to withstand the non-agricultural pressures and to walk away with any profit.
Unfortunately, the areas that are willing to pay the needed premium are too often offshore markets that are currently tariff-restricted countries.