Environment
WA’s carbon pricing system may fund $200M for new electric ferries
But if voters repeal the cap-and-trade program in a November referendum, the plan to convert three diesel vessels to hybrid may need other funding sources.
John Stang
John Stang is a freelance writer who often covers state government and the environment. He can be reached on email at johnstang_8@hotmail.com and on Twitter at @johnstang_8
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AI task force will advise the WA Legislature on the emerging tech
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AI task force will advise the WA Legislature on the emerging tech
The Washington House has greenlighted the creation of a task force to study artificial intelligence issues for the Legislature. Senate
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