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I-2055 ruled unconstitutional
I-2066 ruled unconstitutional: a win for Washington families

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Today, a King County Superior Court judge ruled that controversial initiative 2066 violates several provisions of the the Washington State constitution.

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Climate Commitment Act continues to bring needed revenue for climate and clean energy investments in Washington

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With volatility and unknowns for the future of climate investments at the federal level, Washington's Climate Commitment Act brings some needed stability for state climate programs.

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WA House upgrades Clean Fuels Program

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Strong vote shows excitement to expand program working for Washington; HB 1409 strengthens existing Clean Fuels standard, now to Senate

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Climate Solutions' 2025 Oregon Legislative Agenda

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This work has never been more critical. The 2025 legislative session in Oregon presents a vital opportunity to secure needed investments and policies to achieve our climate goals, protect communities, cut costs for families, and grow Oregon’s economy.

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Broad coalition challenges I-2066 as unconstitutional

by Stephanie Noren on

Lawsuit would invalidate the misleading initiative and protect energy affordability

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After a Decisive Victory on the Ballot, the CCA is Here to Stay

by Tiffany Chang on

Voters made their values loud and clear in November- they want Washington to lead on climate. With the CCA firmly defended, the final CCA allowance auction of 2024 brought in an additional quarter Billion dollars for climate investments.

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Study: I-2066 projected to increase household gas bills in Washington $150 per year

by Jonathan Lawson on

Sticker shock is in store for Washington consumers if voters approve I-2066, a deceptively worded initiative that, research shows, would cause household utility gas prices to rise significantly.

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Oregon business, tribal, and labor leaders unite to defend the Climate Protection Program

by Juan M. Muñoz Jiménez on

Oregon business, tribal, and labor leaders unite against dangerous oil and gas industry delay tactics, urge state leaders to restore climate protections.

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Organizations call for reinstatement of Climate Protection Program in OR

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Oregon businesses and community organizations support reinstatement of the Climate Protection Program, Oregon’s path to a clean energy future. A process is now underway to restore the landmark climate policy before the end of 2024.

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Mixed Results from Oregon's 2024 Legislative Session

by Meredith Connolly on

Here’s a quick rundown of what happened — and what didn’t happen — to make further progress on climate during Oregon's 2024 legislative session.

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