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Republicans Push to Pause Climate Act | Seattle News
Washington Senate Republicans are pushing for a special session to pause the Climate Commitment Act, claiming it’s driving up gas prices by 60 cents and failing to deliver promised environmental results. Governor Ferguson firmly opposes the move, citing voters’ 2024 decision to reject a repeal initiative as a mandate to keep the program alive. Republicans insist they’re not targeting the state gas tax—focused instead on the Climate Act’s alleged misallocation of funds toward a climate agenda rather than infrastructure, with critics questioning the $4 billion collected and minimal emissions…
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