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WA legislators prepare for long list of climate change bills
Lawmakers could look at more than a dozen climate proposals addressing carbon reduction and other environmental issues.
Lawmakers could look at more than a dozen climate proposals addressing carbon reduction and other environmental issues.
Top issues include COVID-19 relief, police accountability, delaying the state's long-term care tax, combating climate change and getting rid of single-family zoning.
The latest data shows Washingtonians who were polled were more pessimistic about the future as well.
This year's initial Crosscut/Elway Poll marks the first time since 2014 that voters named the economy as the state's top issue.
Rep. Jim Walsh has filed legislation to ensure legislators can access all parts of the Washington state Capitol, regardless of their vaccination status.