Senator Murray Holds Roundtable on Electrifying Nation’s School Buses to Protect Children’s Health

Senator Patty Murray held a roundtable discussion with Washington state school and utility officials, as well as environmental advocates, about the need for a federal investment to electrify our nation’s school buses. Senator Murray and participants discussed how this investment would promote a cleaner environment, protect children’s health, and create good-paying jobs.

Senator Murray was joined by Brett Blechschmidt, Associate Superintendent and Chief Operating Officer for Vancouver Public Schools; Jackie Flowers, Director of Tacoma Public Utilities; Lance Goodpaster, Franklin Pierce Schools Superintendent; and Rachel Heaton, a member of the Muckleshoot Tribe of Auburn, Washington and Moms Clean Air Force.