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Washington's legislature has adjourned for the year, with lawmakers scoring wins on many big issues. But several priorities for Democrats stalled as a few Republican-backed voter initiatives took center stage during the short 60-day session.
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A conservative-backed effort to repeal the state's carbon pricing program will put $2.1 billion at stake with just days left in this year’s Legislative session.
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The legislative session in Washington is nearing its end, but lawmakers in Olympia still have a lot to do – like finalizing changes to the state's budget, and deciding what to do with three voter initiatives.
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Increased state aid for Guemes Island ferry replacement and a new Kitsap hydrofoil ferry comes with a catch: voters must reject climate act repeal initiative.
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Washington lawmakers are entering the final weeks of this year's legislative session, meaning time is running out to tackle big policy questions, and budget proposals are finally coming into public view.
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How did a cap-and-trade program considered the "gold standard" gain the support of oil companies?
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A proposal to link Washington's market for carbon pollution allowanced with its counterparts in California and Québec is gaining traction in Olympia.
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Here's a quick-start guide about the unprecedented slate of Washington initiatives aiming to repeal a major climate policy, kill a tax on some of the state's richest residents, and more.
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Big oil transparency legislation is moving forward after critics attributed last year’s high gas prices to the state’s landmark cap and trade law, the Climate Commitment Act.
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Ports in Seattle and Tacoma will use new federal infrastructure funding to develop electric truck charging hubs to phase out emissions from heavy-duty diesel trucks.