As I write, I’m trying to stay cool in my very warm apartment, Yosemite is burning, and we’re in the middle of a nationwide, record-setting heat wave.
All-electric home technology is a cooling, climate solution.
Let's Build Fossil Free!
By Naghmana Sherazi
A couple weeks ago, we informed you about taking action on HB 1767 - a bill that would have offered incentives for consumers to switch to an electric source rather than fossil fuels, and we are grateful for all of you who reached out in support. Unfortunately, that bill is not moving forward. Things move quickly in Olympia, so here is an update on WA Energy Code Bills and another way for you to get involved…
Prop 1 Ruled Invalid in Spokane Superior Court
Today Spokane County Superior Court Judge Bjelkengren ruled that Spokane Prop 1 was beyond the scope of the local initiative process and enjoined it from heading to the ballot. The measure sought to permanently prohibit the City from restricting gas-use in new construction, which is considered critical to meeting climate change targets established in State law and the Spokane code.
Lawsuit to Challenge Validity of Nationally Backed Ballot Initiative
Spokane, WA—A challenge to a murky Spokane ballot initiative, Prop 1 (The Spokane Cleaner Energy Protection Act) became official yesterday with a lawsuit, filed in Spokane Superior Court, arguing that Prop 1 is an improper initiative and must be stricken from the ballot. The lawsuit alleges that Prop 1 violates several of the legal limitations on the local initiative process. A local initiative cannot be used to stop the city from carrying out state policy, to limit the City Council's statutory powers, or to address administrative issues. As Prop 1 violates all of these rules, Plaintiffs Kate Burke and the nonprofit Protect Spokane Action are seeking to strike the measure from the ballot.
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Speak Up for Washington's Environment
By Laura Ackerman
This coming legislative session will be unlike any other. As the first all-remote legislative session, communication between constituents and their legislators will be both more accessible and more challenging. It's important for us to let our legislators know that a healthy climate, clean water and environmental justice are key to the kind of pandemic recovery and economic rebuilding we need to see in Washington state.
