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Inslee wants to fund transportation with a carbon tax
The governor proposes raising nearly half of his $12.2 billion transportation upgrade with a tax on industrial carbon emissions.
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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Funding K-12 education: What Jay Inslee would do
The Washington governor unveiled his proposed budget for public education spending. Hint: Voter-approved class size reductions aren't at the top of his list.
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Sales tax hike, income tax? Not likely
The Legislature will face tough budget decisions, especially around funding. And there are few routes to agreement.
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House Democrats name their committee chairs
It's largely a stand-pat lineup but the majority party has formed two new committees.
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Study: State is regulating service-station vapors like it's 1990
Washington has lagged in responding to improvements in vehicle technology, a preliminary report suggests.