homeWelcome, sign in or click here to subscribe.login
     


 

 

Construction


Subscriber content preview

May 16, 2007

New state budget fuels construction boom

  • The $7.5 billion highway budget will get more than 400 highway projects back on schedule after the state covers nearly $2 billion in cost overruns.
    • By DAVID AMMONS
    AP Political Writer

    OLYMPIA — Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire on Tuesday authorized spending more than $45 billion to run state government, build highways and finance a construction boom over the next two years.

    The main $33 billion operating budget uses a major portion of the state's tax surplus to boost schools, health care, environmental protection and higher education.


     
    . . .


    To read this story in full login or purchase a subscription.



    
    Email or user name:
    Password:
     
    Forgot password? Click here.