Rep. Andrew Barkis: We must fix Washington's ferry system

State Representative Andrew Barkis discusses the pressing issues facing Washington's ferry system, highlighting his proposal (HB 2498) as a solution. His bill calls on Governor Jay Inslee to declare a ferry procurement emergency and use his gubernatorial powers to acquire two non-hybrid electric ferries within two years.

Learn more here: https://andrewbarkis.houserepublicans.wa.gov/2024/02/14/reps-barkis-hutchins-urge-governor-inslee-to-declare-state-of-emergency-over-states-ferry-system-build-two-new-boats-within-two-years/