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WASHINGTON– The County of Walla Walla has been awarded a significant $108,547,980 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to complete the final section of the US 12 four-lane highway from Wallula to Nine Mile Hill. This funding is part of the FY25-26 Rural Multi-Phase Development Grant (MPDG) program, aimed at improving critical transportation infrastructure in rural communities.
The newest Members of Congress to be sworn in after the first session of the 119th United States Congress convenes.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Michael Baumgartner (R-WA) released the following statement after he was sworn in to serve his first term representing the 5th District of Washington State in the United States House of Representatives.
“I’m excited to get to work securing our border, reducing inflation, and fighting everyday for the people of Eastern Washington.”