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PRIVATIZING EVERYTHING: Gov. Bill Lee’s $3 BILLION for “Choice Lanes”/Toll Roads Passes Subcommittee (aka LEXUS LANES)

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'State weighs proposed toll increases on I-405 and SR-167' But its more than just toll increases (to $18). On the table is also tolling 405 during weekends, and requiring 3 people most times for the use of the HOV Flex Pass. Lets take a walk back in time to see how we got here, shall we? * In 2015, the first HOT lane opened on 405 with a $10 Max Toll. The law was written that HOT lane traffic had to be moving at a minimum 45mph for 90% of the time AND revenue goals met. This had to be accomplished by the end of a 2yr trial. * In 2017 when the trial was up, the HOT lanes did NOT achieve the minimum 45mph required to keep operating. That is where then Attorney General Bob Ferguson stepped in. * AG Bob Ferguson told the state the AND was actually an OR, and the state could continue operating the 405 HOT lanes, even though it failed to achieve its goals set in the RCW * In 2024, the Max Toll on 405 was increased by 50% to $15. The state said 'that toll rate would rarely happen'. Data shows it happens on about 80% of the time on morning commutes. Back to 2026. Governor Ferguson appointed the members of the Washington State Transportation Commission. They are not elected. The WSTC is now looking at two options: A) Toll 405 during the weekends (currently free). Extend peak hours for toll requirement. Require 3+ HOV during peak hours B) Max Toll to $18 Extend peak hours for toll requirement Toll 405 during the weekends Require 3+ HOV during peak hours. (It's going to be option B guys, because why wouldn't they?) So to recap; an unelected board is seriously talking about raising the toll rate to 80% over what it was 11 years ago, on lanes that (still) fail to achieve rules set out by the legislature, that require a $15 flex pass to use HOV, which is also about to be raised to 3 people. But they pinkie promise tolls will rarely hit that $18 max toll... Paola Tristan Arruda | KIRO 7 Special thanks to Chris Sullivan at KIRONewsradio Article:

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Abuja does not have a State of Assembly and gets the shorthand when it comes to legislation specifically for the Abuja people. There is a need for #AbujaBillsForAbujaPeople If I clinch the NDC TICKET to run for the FCT Senate seat and get voted by the good people of FCT Abuja, some of the bills I will be proposing include the following: 1)Abuja Residents Security Bill 2)Abuja Residents Empowerment Bill 3)Abuja Infrastructure Bill 4)Free Maternal Health Bill 5)Indigenous Rights and Land Protection Bill 6)FCTA Accountability Bill 7)Abuja Education Bill ONE: Nobody should fear for their life in Abuja. Abuja Residents Security Bill—community policing in every neighborhood. Solar streetlights in high-risk areas. Quick-response emergency teams. You should not be afraid to come home at night. TWO: Your sweat must pay. Your hustle must count. Abuja Residents Empowerment Bill—mandating quotas for youth- and women-led businesses in government contracts. The Rent Control component of my Bill will protect you from unjust rent hikes. Double taxation elimination, Skills Empowerment spending that empowers Abuja residents with real skills. Access to Capital mandates that ensure a portion of Abuja taxes is used to provide microloans to support businesses. THREE: Water. Roads. Light. Healthcare. These are not favors—they're your rights. Abuja Infrastructure Bill clean water for residents through solar-powered boreholes. Roads in Abaji, Kwali, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje and the neglected parts of AMAC - FIXED. Primary Healthcare Centres are upgraded with an adequate number of doctors, medical supplies, and reliable emergency services. Schools renovated. This is not optional. This is your right. FOUR: Pregnancy is not a death sentence. Free Maternal Health Bill, Comprehensive care for every pregnant woman, regardless of how much money you have. Mobile clinics reaching rural communities. Maternal waiting homes near health centers. 100,000+ women served. No woman should die giving life. FIVE: They can't just take your land and bulldoze your house. Indigenous Rights and Land Protection Bill— Full compensation for ancestral lands. Land Rights Tribunal. No demolitions without proper notice and fair payment. Affordable housing for middle- and low-income families. Your dignity is not negotiable. SIX: You will see where every kobo goes. FCTA Accountability Bill— every budget, every contract, every demolition order. You will SEE it. TRACK it. QUESTION it. The minister will be mandated by law to engage Abuja residents before drafting budgets or spending. Your needs must be captured in the budget. FCTA will no longer see bloated and inflated contracts used to enrich corrupt politicians. When everything is in the open, the thieves have nowhere to hide. SEVEN: I will fight for an Abuja Education Bill — No Child Left Behind. EVERY CHILD DESERVES QUALITY EDUCATION. NOT JUST THE ONES WHOSE PARENTS CAN AFFORD PRIVATE SCHOOL. Public schools renovated with proper classrooms, libraries, science labs, and sports facilities. Scholarships covering tuition, WAEC, NECO, and JAMB fees for indigent students. Teacher recruitment and training programs. Competitive salaries to attract and retain quality teachers. ICT training centers in all the area councils for training youth in digital and coding skills. Universal access to quality primary and secondary education across all six area councils. A BETTER ABUJA MEANS EDUCATION IS NOT A PRIVILEGE FOR THE RICH. IT'S THE FOUNDATION OF EVERY CHILD'S FUTURE. AND I WILL FIGHT TO GUARANTEE IT FOR EVERY ABUJA CHILD.

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