The Daily Olympian reports that Rep. Hans Zeiger and Sen. Bruce Dammeier hope the proposed $8.4 billion Transportation Revenue Package will receive bipartisan support by the time the special legislative session concludes next month. “We’re pretty close to being able to pass something,” Zeiger said.

“Even though I’m normally against raising taxes, in that instance, I’m supportive,” Dammeier said. “I’m not willing to say I will vote yes, but I’m very favorable, as long as the completion (of SR 167) is in there in the right way.”

Dammeier discussed his efforts to secure additional funding beyond what is currently contained in the House package. This would be welcome. We're hopeful that these efforts don't scuttle the larger transportation package. Stakeholders have signaled that if all else fails, they can live with what is currently on the table for the Pacific Gateway project and SR-167. What they need is a "yes" vote by the Legislature this year in Olympia.