Kennewick, Wash. – The Washington State Senate’s passage of the 2025-27 capital budget is promising news for several projects benefiting the Tri-Cities and surrounding areas.
Sen. Matt Boehnke, Rep. April Connors and Rep. Stephanie Barnard are advocating for a number of crucial investments that cover various sectors, including public schools, low-income housing, and environmental conservation
8th District projects listed in the capital budget that were passed by the State Senate on April 5 include:
$342,000 – Food distribution and storage improvements$309,000 – Municipal Services Facility backup power generator$4 million – Pacific Northwest National Laboratory test bed $1 million – Benton REA wildfire resilience project $1 million – Mid-Columbia Children’s Museum$865,000 – Boys & Girls Club, Prosser$700,000 – Grid-scale coordination $200,000 – Columbia Park East Boat Launch Replacement$3.8 million – Three Rivers Recovery Housing
“The proposed capital budgets make meaningful investments in the future of the 8th District, supporting education, public safety, and critical infrastructure. These projects would strengthen our communities, create growth opportunities, and improve the quality of life for residents. I remain committed to ensuring these investments receive final approval and that our district continues to receive the support it needs to thrive.” said Senator Matt Boehnke in a release.
The State House will vote on its capital budget on Monday, April 7. The proposed budgets from both the House and Senate will require reconciliation before receiving final approval from the Legislature and the governor.
