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Republicans Push to Pause Climate Act | Spokane News
Washington State Republicans are pushing for a special legislative session to pause the Climate Commitment Act, blaming it for soaring gas prices and calling it an unfair hidden tax that doesn’t fix roads. Eight senators have now formally requested the governor to call the session, though Democrats hold the majority and could block it. Supporters argue the law is vital for meeting clean energy goals, while critics cite recent deals with California and Quebec as signs the state is addressing fuel cost concerns. The governor must now decide whether to act — balancing environmental priorities…
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