The Political Voice for the Environment
Groups plan to sue over Wash. refinery pollution
August 26, 2010 - Two environmental groups said Tuesday they intend to sue the Washington Department of Ecology and two clean air agencies for not limiting global warming pollution from oil refineries.
Referendum 52: School Building Improvement Proposal
August 16, 2010 - Referendum 52 would authorize the state to borrow money to pay for weatherizing schools. Backers say it will save the state $126 million a year in energy costs. Opponents say it would add to the state's bond debt and indefinitely extend the new tax on bottled water.
Washington Voters Overwhelmingly Support Clean Energy, Holding Corporate Polluters Accountable
August 10, 2010 - Washington - The League of Conservation Voters and Washington Conservation Voters released new public opinion research today that demonstrates a solid majority of Washingtonians support holding polluters accountable, increasing investments in clean energy and limiting carbon pollution. The survey, conducted by the Benenson Strategy Group, found that Washington voters believe the federal government should do more to create a clean energy economy.
Put Harper's talents to work
August 06, 2010 - Effective legislating is about more than listening to various stakeholders, making decisions and taking votes. The most effective lawmakers also lead. They come up with new approaches to old problems, and inspire others to support new solutions they never knew were possible... In the 38th District, which includes most of Everett and Marysville and the Tulalip Reservation, this year's Senate race includes a first-time candidate, Democrat Nick Harper, with the potential to be that kind of legislator.
Jean Melious best choice for Whatcom County Council seat
August 02, 2010 - Being a Whatcom County council person is a difficult and time-consuming job. The countless number of issues faced by the council include union contracts, land-use laws, financial deficits, planning for the long-term health and prosperity of our community and even dealing with constituents' issues.
PubliCola Picks Joe Fitzgibbon for State Rep. Position 2, District 34
August 02, 2010 - PubliCola agrees with the Washington Conservation Voters, SEIU 775, the United Food and Commercial Workers, the Cascade Bicycle Club, and the Sierra Club Cascade Chapter, among many other groups that have been blown away by idealistic young policy nerd Joe Fitzgibbon.
Further cuts will imperil core functions
July 26, 2010 - On Wednesday evening, Gov. Chris Gregoire held a forum in Everett to hear public feedback on the state budget. More than 400 people turned out to express their concerns about what next year's budget might mean for Washington. The situation we're facing isn't pretty.
Eyman's I-1053: A slick initiative
July 22, 2010 - If Eyman's initiative wins a majority vote this November, a minority of one third (plus one) in either the Washington State Senate or House of Representatives will be able to block the closing of tax loopholes or such measures as a Hazardous Substances Tax.
Candidates for Senate deeply split on energy, climate
July 12, 2010 - If you were to vote for the next U.S. senator from Washington state based solely on energy and climate issues, you couldn't complain for lack of choices. Among the four leading candidates is an incumbent who has voted in alignment with environmental groups and a tea-party favorite who blames "environmental extremists" for the crux of the nation's energy woes.
Washington Conservation Voters calls Sen. Ranker “emerging environmental leader”
July 06, 2010 - The Washington Conversation Voters are saying that our own 40th district Sen. Kevin ranker, D-San Juan Island, is an “emerging environmental leader” in the release of their 2010 Legislative Scorecard.
