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WA high court ruled a voter-approved natural gas initiative unconstitutional

The state Supreme Court has ruled that the natural gas Initiative 2066, passed by Washington voters two years ago, is unconstitutional because it violated the "single subject rule."

Washington has a mandate to gradually wean itself off of fossil fuels that pollute the climate. There is no ban on natural gas. But Initiative 2066 sought to protect access to natural gas and would have targeted plans for the state’s largest utility to transition away from natural gas.

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Bellamy Pailthorp covers the environment for KNKX with an emphasis on climate justice, human health and food sovereignty. She enjoys reporting about how we will power our future while maintaining healthy cultures and livable cities. Story tips can be sent to bpailthorp@knkx.org.
Jennifer Wing leads the KNKX News department. She is an award winning journalist whose work has aired on various outlets including NPR, the BBC, Marketplace and the Third Coast Podcast. Reach her at jwing@knkx.org.