Economic Stimulus Through Public Works Spending

Carter Wood at the National Association of Manufacturer's ShopFloor blog looks at Governor Gregoire's Seattle Rotary Club speech yesterday calling for increased spending on public works as a form of economic stimulus.   

His verdict?  Deja vu.

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[Washington Freight Mobility Council]

U.S. Senator Patty Murray requests funding for the Northern Columbia Basin Railroad Project

Moses Lake, Wash. - U.S. Senator Patty has requested $5 million in funding in her Fiscal Year 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies appropriation request for the Northern Columbia Basin Railroad Project in Moses Lake, Washington (http://murray.senate.gov/approps/requests.cfm#thud).

On her website, Senator Murray states, "An important part of my job as your U.S. Senator is to help Washington state communities and businesses get federal support for projects that will create jobs, get our economy moving and make a difference for Washington’s families. My staff and I have taken a look at all of the project requests that have come in this year. We put a priority on those projects that have broad-based local support and will create jobs and generate economic growth."

The $5 million in funding requested for the Port of Moses Lake will provide for the construction of Segments 2 and 3 (of the Northern Columbia Basin Railroad Project), which is a trunk-line extension serving the Grant County International Airport's east industrial area and the rehabilitation of existing track and upgraded crossings.

"Extending a line to the airport's east industrial area will provide for further economic growth and facilitate the operations of over five existing companies that employ over 1,000 workers, and the additional developments of crossings along the line will significantly enhance the safety and flow of commuters and pedestrians in the region", said Murray.