Supreme Court shoots down challenge to WA carbon market
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a high-profile challenge to Washington’s Climate Commitment Act, marking yet another victory for the state’s keystone climate policy. The lawsuit claimed that the state law discriminated against privately operated natural gas plants (public utilities receive allowances free) and unfairly treated it as an out-of-state business. Continue reading at the Seattle Times. (J. Scott Applewhite)
Intruder breaks into WA Capitol building, causing ‘significant damage’
An intruder broke into the Washington state Legislative Building Sunday night, causing significant damage. Gov. Bob Ferguson posted on social media platform Bluesky that the intruder “damaged several facilities and historical artifacts.” In addition, the State Reception Room suffered “significant damage,” which Ferguson noted is a space that holds particular importance. Continue reading at the Olympian. (Steve Bloom)
Seattle, King County offer food vouchers for WIC recipients if shutdown continues
As the federal government shutdown continues, Seattle and King County officials have announced a plan to help families who rely on WIC — a federal food assistance program for mothers, babies, and children — when their benefits run out. The city and the county have partnered to dedicate nearly $2 million to provide one-time vouchers to an estimated 30,000 clients in King County who rely on WIC. Continue reading at KUOW. (Jose Luis Magana)
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