A key legislator has added her voice in support of Oregon’s commitment of $1 billion toward a replacement for the Interstate Bridge that spans the Columbia River between Portland and Vancouver, Washington.

Washington State Sen. Annette Cleveland cannot vote on the pending Oregon legislation in House Bill 2098. Cleveland, a Democrat from Vancouver, sits on the bistate legislative committee that is overseeing the project.

Peter Wong covers Oregon politics for Pamplin Media Group.

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