Opposition to Washington’s historic carbon tax initiative is coming from the unlikeliest of sources
It’s the only carbon tax on the ballot in the country. So why are some environmental groups fighting it?
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The Dirty Way Texas Could Win Its Supreme Court Challenge To Obama’s Immigration Policies
WASHINGTON, D.C. — One of the biggest uncertainties in United States v. Texas, a challenge to Obama administration programs that could enable over 4 million undocumented immigrants to temporarily remain in the country, is whether the justices will actually reach a clean decision. With one seat vacant, and Texas’ allies in the Senate determined not to confirm anyone President Obama names to fill that seat, there is a very real possibility that the Court will split 4-4 in this case — thus leaving question of whether the administration acted legally unresolved.
Washington’s Largest Psychiatric Hospital Struggles With Staff Shortages, Funding Cuts
It’s Official: Washington State Is In A Drought Emergency
Citing historically low snowpack, falling river levels, and rising temperatures, Gov. Jay Inslee (D-WA) declared a statewide drought emergency for Washington on Friday.
Yes, another western state is in drought emergency
(via think-progress)
It’s Official: Washington State Is In A Drought Emergency
Citing historically low snowpack, falling river levels, and rising temperatures, Gov. Jay Inslee (D-WA) declared a statewide drought emergency for Washington on Friday.
Yes, another western state is in drought emergency
Washington Cities Have Wasted Millions Enforcing Anti-Homelessness Laws
Cities in Washington state overwhelmingly deal with their homeless populations by criminalizing aspects of their daily lives, but it comes at a cost, while housing the homeless would bring significant savings, according to a new report from the Seattle University School of Law.
Seattle Restaurant Data Demolishes Conservative Argument Against $15 Minimum Wage
Weeks before the first gradual increase in Seattle’s minimum wage kicked in, conservative pundits decided that the city’s vibrant restaurant scene was shuddering to a halt. Numerous prominent outlets on the right touted a thin report in a local magazine that a handful of well-liked restaurants were closing down to avoid the wage law.
It’s been a really bad wildfire season in Washington.
Multiple wildfires are burning through Washington state, leaving one dead and destroying 150 homes.
Congressional Candidate: Most Energy Problems ‘Are Caused By Environmentalists’
