Delvin announces state matching funds for Pasco, Richland school building projects

February 11, 2009

OLYMPIA… Sen. Jerome Delvin, R-Richland, announced today that certain school building projects slated for construction in Pasco and Richland will be able to continue – thanks to a bill authorizing $133 million in bond sales to finance matching state grants for school construction projects. 

“The state school construction account is running short because so many school districts are asking for matching funds,” Delvin said. “I’m pleased to announce that the projects in Richland and Pasco will be able to go ahead as scheduled – on time and within budget.”  

House Bill 1113 passed the House of Representatives on Jan. 28 and the Senate today. The bill now goes to the governor to be signed into law.  

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Sen. Delvin represents the 8th Legislative District, which includes
Richland, Kennewick, Benton City, and Prosser.

Additional contact: Pat Albright at (360) 786-7519 or albright.pat@leg.wa.gov