WASHINGTON STATE

Washington State House Democrats

HOUSE DEMOCRATS

Thursday, August 17

WA’s carbon-pricing program nears $1 billion in revenue, far outpacing early estimates Washington’s latest auction of carbon-emission allowances raked in an estimated $62.5 million last week, with revenue from the… READ MORE

Wednesday, August 16

Washington awards $150M contract to convert ferries to hybrid-electric power Washington State Ferries announced Tuesday it has awarded a roughly $150 million contract to ship builder Vigor to convert up… READ MORE

Tuesday, August 15

Stifling prison heat used to be just a Southern problem. Not anymore. Climate change has amplified heat-related struggles in more state prisons. Some advocates have argued that hot conditions in… READ MORE

Monday, August 14

90s and more: Excessive Heat Warnings across Western Washington Several weather advisories have been posted by the U.S. National Weather Service for areas across Western Washington, warning of dangerously hot… READ MORE

Friday, August 11

Consumers seeing relief in some food prices as inflation continues to slow Consumers are getting some relief from higher prices as core inflation, which excludes food and energy, continues to… READ MORE