Politics
WA Legislature revs up plan to electrify 10,000 school buses
A bill to switch from diesel vehicles — plus $50M from cap-and-trade revenue — passed out of the Legislature, but did not offer a timeline.
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WA legislators are pushing new gun bills. Here’s what could pass.
A batch of regulations are likely headed to Gov. Inslee’s desk – including one that would require reporting lost or stolen firearms within 24 hours.
Politics
WA legislators are pushing new gun bills. Here’s what could pass
A batch of regulations are likely headed to Gov. Inslee’s desk – including one that would require reporting lost or stolen firearms within 24 hours.
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.
Environment
Gas prices too high? WA residents may get $200 back for utilities
The Legislature considers offering rebates to middle- and low-income households to offset fuel costs blamed on the new cap-and-invest program.