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Ybarra proposes bill to help rural county economies grow

by By Elizah Lourdes Rendorio, Legislative Intern
| January 24, 2026 12:00 PM

OLYMPIA — Rep. Alex Ybarra, R-Quincy, is sponsoring a bill that would grant certain rural counties in Washington state more time to designate industrial land banks for large-scale development, aiming to expand job opportunities and local economies.  

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