Budget includes funds for area projects

RITZVILLE – The 2023-25 biennial capital budget includes funding for a few area projects.

The budget cleared the last legislative hurdle Sunday, April 23, and is awaiting the governor’s signature.

The budget includes $5 million for the Sprague School District, $165,000 for the Ritzville American Legional Hall, $75,000 for Ritzville Theater, $38,000 for the Kahlotus School District and $20,000 for Washtucna Town Hall improvements..

“This capital budget responds to needs here in the 9th District, as well as throughout our state,” Sen. Mark Schoesler, R-Ritzville, said following its passage. “It...