Washington Voters Uphold Landmark Climate Law

Washington voters reject I-2117, uphold landmark Climate Commitment Act
Voters in Washington state on Tuesday upheld a groundbreaking law that is forcing companies to cut carbon emissions while raising billions of dollars.
Voters reject initiative to repeal Washington state's Climate Commitment Act
When the CCA took effect in the summer of 2023, gas prices in Washington shot up as much as 50 cents a gallon, something critics blasted Gov. Jay Inslee over as he had stated the mandates would impact gas prices by “pennies” at most.
Washington voters uphold landmark climate law against challenge from conservatives
Voters in Washington state are considering whether to repeal a groundbreaking law that is forcing companies to cut carbon emissions while raising billions of dollars for programs that include habitat restoration and helping communities prepare for climate change.
Washingtonians Uphold State's Climate Change Program
Initiative 2117 would have struck down the state’s cap-and-trade greenhouse gas emissions program, which has been criticized for its high cost and unclear results.
Washington voters shoot down repeals of climate law, capital gains tax, WA Cares
The result will maintain the state’s Climate Commitment Act, long-term insurance program and capital gains tax. Put on the ballot by conservative advocacy group Let’s Go Washington, the four initiatives would have undone or modified legislation passed in recent years.
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Opinion | Climate Coercion Meets Washington State Voters
Progressive climate dreams tend to crash and burn when voters are confronted with their real costs. That collision is playing out in Washington state this year in a pair of ballot measures that would repeal extreme climate policies.
Voters reject measure to repeal landmark Washington climate law
Washington voters on Tuesday preserved a controversial climate law that’s generated billions of dollars from polluters to fund the state’s fight against the harmful effects of climate change. Initiative 2117,
Washington voters uphold the state’s pioneering climate law
Voters rejected a ballot measure that aimed to repeal the state’s cap-and-invest program and climate goals. A measure blocking fossil gas bans may
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Voters uphold groundbreaking Washington state climate law
Voters in Washington state on Tuesday night upheld a groundbreaking climate law despite opposition from conservatives.
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Washington state's natural gas ballot measure a tossup in initial returns
I-2066 is one of four initiatives backed by the conservative political group Let's Go Washington. Tuesday night's slim lead was enough for supporters to say they were "confident" of victory.
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