Washington governor orders council to restore windmills to Horse Heaven project
A state council yielded Wednesday to Gov. Jay Inslee and took a step toward approving the Horse Heaven wind and solar project in southeast Washington largely as proposed by Scout Clean Energy. The Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council directed planners to draw up a new recommendation that would allow nearly all 222 turbines that Scout proposes to build on farmland near the Tri-Cities. Continue reading at Capital Press. (Scout Clean Energy)
Inslee to agency leaders: Money’s too tight for new programs
As Washington Gov. Jay Inslee fashions his last budget proposal, he’s told directors of state agencies to not ask for money for new programs or expansion of existing ones. Washington chief economist David Reich outlined a $477 million decline for the current budget, which runs through next June, with another $189 million dip expected in the next fiscal cycle. He said lower capital gains tax collections and less consumer spending are the primary reasons for the downturn since the last forecast came out in February. Continue reading at The WA State Standard. (Jerry Cornfield)
Washington’s 988 Crisis and Suicide Lifeline marks 2nd anniversary as advocates call it pillar for mental health support
Jul. 19-July marks the two-year anniversary of the launch of Washington’s 988 Crisis and Suicide Lifeline, an initiative advocates say has become a pillar for mental health support. The launch of 988 in Washington was part of a national effort to improve the response to suicide and behavioral health crises. Since then, the three-digit number has remained an accessible resource for those seeking help. As many as 8,600 people call a month, and another 2,100 people text the lifeline. Continue reading at The News Tribune.
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