Voters to face climate-related ballot initiatives, such as repealing law to reduce emissions by 95% by 2050

Washington residents face a particularly important decision on whether to repeal the state's major climate policy, the Climate Commitment Act, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 95% below 1990 levels by 2050. The measure, dubbed Washington Initiative 2117, would repeal the 2021 law and prohibit state agencies from implementing any carbon cap-and-trade system. Proponents of the bill have heavily criticized the law and claim the current carbon tax has increased energy costs.

HARRIS DROPS MILLIONS ON PRIVATE JET SPENDING DESPITE CALLING CLIMATE CHANGE AN 'EXISTENTIAL THREAT' Let's Go Washington, a political action committee (PAC) endorsing the measure, suggested that if the bill passes, voters will save on gas, groceries and on energy bills. "We are urging all Washington residents to vote yes, pay less on 2117 to finally hold [Gov. Jay] Inslee's administration accountable for their arrogant and reckless policymaking," Brian Heywood, Let's Go Washington founder, told Fox News Digital in a statement.



"The Climate Commitment Act is a deeply flawed and broken program that's taken billions of dollars off the backs of everyday Washingtonians while doing nothing to reduce carbon emissions." A group opposing the bill, however, tells Fox News Digital that passing the measure would mean "more pollution in our air and water." LAWSUIT ACCUSES STATE DEPARTMENT, DOJ OF STONEWALLING FOIA REQUESTS REGARDING CLIMATE OFFICE PERSONNEL "I-2117 is a.

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