The Washington Legislature has passed an updated state transportation budget that lawmakers say will bankroll thousands of construction jobs.
The $8.5 billion transportation plan passed the Senate on a 37-11 vote Tuesday night, and now goes to Gov. Christine Gregoire for final approval.
The supplemental budget plan is about $1 billion more than last year’s biennial budget.
The increase comes mostly from federal money the state will use to pay for large projects, including a $590 million rail corridor from Oregon to British Columbia. (AP)
