Podcasts about climate commitment act

Washington's millionaire income tax is heading to a ballot fight. Initiative 645 has been officially certified after more than 500,000 signatures were verified, forcing a statewide vote this November on whether to repeal the capital gains income tax that Governor Bob Ferguson has staked $13 billion in state spending on. Ferguson appeared at Seattle press events to call the repeal a big mistake — but it's hard to take the warning seriously when the people he claims to be protecting are already gone.Jeff Bezos left. Howard Schultz left. Starbucks is reportedly relocating to Tennessee. Washington Democrats passed the income tax on the promise it would stay limited to millionaires, then began laying the groundwork to expand it — and they funded the whole social welfare apparatus on the Climate Commitment Act, which voters already repealed once. The $13 billion isn't at risk because of the initiative. It's at risk because Democrats built it on a foundation voters never consented to.Let's Go Washington argues the problem was never revenue — it was a spending addiction that required new taxes to sustain itself. After years of a Democrat supermajority ramming through policies and then daring voters to undo them, Washington residents are getting a direct vote on whether the experiment continues. Washington state's income tax has been struck down or repealed eleven times. Round twelve is on the November ballot.Sean reads the I-645 certification text, walks through what $13 billion really means for the state's budget math, and explains why he thinks Washington is on California's trajectory — just a few years behind. Subscribe to @reasonablenews for daily commentary on Pacific Northwest politics and the stories the mainstream won't cover straight.#NFRP #WashingtonState #BobFergusonGO PREMIUM WITH REASONABLE+ FOR UNCENSORED ACCESS

Do you bike in Seattle — or want to? Join Cascade Bike Club for Town Hall Seattle's 2nd annual Bike Month Bash. Seattle's bike network and transit connections are expanding as the city prepares for the FIFA World Cup and a flood of visitors this summer. But gaps remain, and more work is needed to make people of all abilities feel safe biking in our city. There are also many opportunities to support better biking in Seattle, such as the Pedaling Relief Project that rescues and delivers food on behalf of multiple food banks. Bring your enthusiasm and questions for our panel of speakers representing Cascade Bicycle Club, the Seattle Streets Alliance, and the Seattle Bike Blog. Learn about opportunities to push progress and participate in a Summer of Seattle Cycling! Paul Tolmé is an award winning environmental journalist, former Associated Press staff reporter, and winner of the Ted Scripps Fellowships in Environmental Journalism whose work has appeared in Newsweek, the New York Times, Audubon, National Wildlife, Salon, Ski, High Country News, and more publications than he can remember over a 30-year career. In 2020, following his move to Seattle, he switched careers to engage in direct advocacy on climate, transportation safety, and transportation equity as the spokesperson and content strategist for Cascade Bicycle Club, the statewide nonprofit that helped defeat the effort to repeal Washington's Climate Commitment Act. He lives with his wife on a tiny houseboat on Lake Union and bikes, walks, and uses mass transit to reach nearly all of his Seattle destinations. Tom Fucoloro is the Founder of SeattleBikeBlog.com and author of Biking Uphill in the Rain: The Story of Seattle from behind the Handlebars (2023, UW Press). An independent journalist originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Tom has been reporting about bicycling in Seattle since 2010. He is a car-free parent and received Cascade Bicycle Club's 2023 Doug Walker Award "for outstanding leadership in improving lives through bicycling." He was a finalist for the 2024 Washington State Book Award. Clara Cantor (she/they) is a community organizer with Seattle Streets Alliance, advocating for safety and accessibility for people walking, rolling, biking, and accessing transit, and with Whose Streets? Our Streets! advocating for transportation justice. Clara is an artist, maker, and community builder who believes in the power of grassroots organizing, the importance of equity in our movement, and the incredible value of befriending neighbors. Clara lives and bikes in the Rainier Valley with her wife and two young kids. Tyler Vasquez is a dedicated transportation advocate with experience in policy development, public engagement, and project management. Growing up in a frontline community impacted by inequitable infrastructure decisions, he is committed to ensuring that transportation investments are transparent, accountable, and prioritize historically underserved communities. As an advocate with Cascade Bicycle Club, he works to improve bike infrastructure and safety, ensuring that no one's right to mobility comes at the cost of their safety. Presented by Town Hall Seattle and Cascade Bicycle Club.

New research shows Washington's Climate Commitment Act and Carbon Fuel Standard are driving gas prices up $0.41 to $0.48 per gallon. The West Coast premium on fuel has grown from $0.67 in 2022 to $0.91 per gallon in 2026, while state officials deny any clear link between carbon policy and pump prices. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-no-surprise-west-coast-climate-policies-drive-the-high-cost-of-gas/ #ClimateCommitmentAct #GasPrices #WashingtonState #CarbonTax #WestCoast #TransportationPolicy #ClimatePolicy #MountainStatesPolicyCenter #Opinion #Politics

Washington Policy Center's Todd Myers breaks down three claims about why Washington gas prices have climbed above $5 per gallon again. He argues the state's Climate Commitment Act adds roughly 52 cents per gallon, and that the Department of Ecology's denial of any link between carbon pricing and pump prices is contradicted by Ecology's own commissioned study. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-what-is-pushing-washingtons-gas-prices-above-5-again-two-truths-and-one-myth/ #WashingtonState #GasPrices #ClimateCommitmentAct #CCA #EnergyPolicy #Opinion #WashingtonPolicyCenter #CarbonTax #Politics #PacificNorthwest

Washington state is moving forward with an $800,000 taxpayer-funded study examining how to replace the clean energy generated by the four Lower Snake River dams—even after President Donald Trump revoked the Biden administration's effort to remove them. The study, funded through Washington's Climate Commitment Act, will evaluate what it would cost to replace the dams' power production and transportation infrastructure if they were ever removed. Critics argue the study is unnecessary because the ultimate decision rests with the federal government. Also in this episode, new crime data from Federal Way show major reductions in several categories, including an 80% drop in motor vehicle thefts since 2023. Mayor Jim Ferrell credits the improvements in part to Washington's restored police pursuit law, while acknowledging that law enforcement agencies continue to struggle with staffing shortages. Finally, prison reform advocate Ginny Burton has begun a 300-mile walk across Washington to raise awareness and funding for the OUT Impact Coalition. Burton says her rehabilitation program helps incarcerated individuals rebuild their lives before release, reducing recidivism while saving taxpayers money compared with repeated incarceration. Watch for continuing coverage of Washington politics, public safety, energy policy and taxpayer issues from The Center Square. #WashingtonPolitics #SnakeRiverDams #PublicSafety #FederalWay #Crime #PrisonReform #EnergyPolicy #TaxpayerAccountability #TheCenterSquare #WashingtonInFocus Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson is standing firm on the Climate Commitment Act — the state's cap-and-trade scheme Republicans argue functions as a hidden 60-cent-per-gallon gas tax — even as Washington drivers face some of the highest pump prices in the nation. With regular gas pushing $6 in Seattle and GOP lawmakers demanding Ferguson suspend the CCA, he has refused to move, choosing climate ideology over the economic reality hammering working families at every fill-up.Republicans say the math is straightforward: kill the Climate Commitment Act, and Washingtonians get nearly 60 cents back on every gallon immediately. Instead, Ferguson is defending a program that drains billions from the pockets of the people who can least afford it — low-income commuters, small business owners, working-class families — then funnels that money into climate projects with no measurable impact on global temperatures. It is a regressive tax dressed up in green language.The contrast could not be sharper. Indiana Governor Mike Braun just gave his residents the lowest gas prices in the country. One governor delivers relief; the other lectures constituents about their carbon footprint while they run the math on whether they can afford to fill the tank. Blue-state climate policy has a price, and in Washington it is posted right there on the pump.Subscribe to @reasonablenews and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode.#California #InsuranceCrisis #CostOfLivingGO PREMIUM WITH REASONABLE+ FOR UNCENSORED ACCESS

In this episode of The Elephant in the Dome, Senator Chris Gildon pulls back the curtain on the real issues facing Washington. From the controversial impacts of the Climate Commitment Act on gas prices and utility bills to a deep dive into Olympia's looming budget shortfall, Sen. Gildon breaks down the numbers that the majority […] The post Elephant in the Dome Podcast—Ferguson's Gas Crisis, Shaky Budgets, America @ 250 w/Sen. Chris Gildon appeared first on Senate Republican Caucus.

Senator Judy Warnick wants Governor Bob Ferguson to suspend the state Climate Commitment Act carbon pricing scheme before an automatic 2% gas tax-hike hits on July 1st.

Washington State is moving toward linking its carbon market with California and Quebec under the Climate Commitment Act. State officials say the move could stabilize allowance prices and reduce compliance costs. Critics warn it could tie Washington's energy future to California's regulatory system and lead to higher costs for fuel, utilities, and consumers.In this episode of Left Coast News, we break down how carbon markets work, why Washington wants linkage, and what it could mean for gas prices, electricity bills, natural gas rates, and the overall cost of living.#WashingtonState #ClimateCommitmentAct #CarbonTax #CapAndInvest #GasPrices #WashingtonPolitics #California #EnergyCosts #UtilityBills #LeftCoastNews

Hundreds of Seattle residents marched along Aurora Avenue North over the weekend, demanding action on crime, prostitution, sex trafficking, and repeated shootings in the area. Residents say public safety conditions have deteriorated and are calling on city leaders to respond. The demonstrations come just days before Seattle hosts its first World Cup match, with some officials warning that international trafficking activity often follows major global sporting events. Meanwhile, Mayor Katie Wilson has reversed course and approved activation of surveillance cameras near the stadium district after pressure from public safety advocates. The episode also examines Washington's gas prices and the ongoing debate over whether the Climate Commitment Act is adding more than 50 cents per gallon to fuel costs. Critics continue to call for temporary tax relief while the governor's office defends the state's climate policies.  #Seattle #WorldCup #PublicSafety #Crime #AuroraAvenue #KatieWilson #SeattlePolitics #GasPrices #CCA #WashingtonPolitics #TrafficKing #WorldCup2026 #SeattleNews #WashingtonState #TheCenterSquare Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Washington families are opening utility bills of $700, $800, and even $1,000. But is this just bad weather and market volatility, or is something bigger happening across the West Coast?In this episode of Left Coast News, we follow the money trail behind skyrocketing power bills in Washington, Oregon, and California. We break down Puget Sound Energy's record profits, multi-million-dollar CEO compensation packages, climate mandates, data center power demand, utility commission approvals, and the growing burden being placed on working families.You'll see how Washington's Climate Commitment Act, Clean Energy Transformation Act, Oregon's clean-energy mandates, and California's wildfire mitigation policies are all contributing to rising costs while investor-owned utilities continue posting massive profits.From Seattle to Portland to Sacramento, the pattern looks remarkably similar: higher rates, bigger utility spending, guaranteed returns, and taxpayers left holding the bill.#UtilityBills #PSE #PowerBills #RateHikes #WashingtonState #Oregon #California #CostOfLiving #Taxpayers #EnergyPolicy #UtilityProfits #Inflation #WestCoast #ElectricBills #LeftCoastNews

In this episode of The Elephant in the Dome, Senator Chris Gildon and the Washington Policy Center's Todd Myers break down Washington's Climate Commitment Act. Discover how this “cap-and-tax” law secretly targets your energy bills, driving gas prices up by 55 cents a gallon, and why Republicans are fighting to pause it. TRANSCRIPT The post Is This Law Killing Your Wallet? The Truth About WA Gas Prices on The Elephant in the Dome podcast appeared first on Senate Republican Caucus.

Vancouver resident Anthony Teso fires back at Nancy Churchill's Climate Commitment Act repeal argument, exposing that her lead source Willie Soon received over $1.2 million from fossil fuel interests including ExxonMobil and the American Petroleum Institute. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-climate-commitment-act-critique-rests-on-fossil-funded-denial/ #ClimateCommitmentAct #WillieSoon #CCA #WashingtonState #ClarkCounty #Opinion #ClimateChange #FossilFuel #Politics #Letters

The Washington State Department of Health has reportedly given nearly a half million dollars from Climate Commitment Act funds to a farming activist group that used it for spreading anti-farming information.

Nancy Churchill argues Washington's Climate Commitment Act functions as a hidden surcharge — adding over 52 cents per gallon on gas — while independent audits show the state spends $395 per metric ton of CO₂ reduced against its own $40 claim. She calls for full repeal. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-a-tax-scam-based-on-a-climate-lie/ #ClimateCommitmentAct #CCARepeal #WashingtonState #CarbonTax #NancyChurchill #DangerousRhetoric #Opinion #WashingtonPolitics #EnergyPrices

Washington gas prices have shattered the statewide record at $5.67 per gallon, with Seattle hitting $5.91 and San Juan County at $6.60. Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center says the Climate Commitment Act and a 55.4-cent excise tax together add more than a dollar per gallon before the cost of fuel is even calculated. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/business/state-taxes-climate-policy-send-wa-gas-prices-to-record-highs/ #WashingtonState #GasPrices #ClimateCommitmentAct #CarbonTax #WAgov #FuelCosts #Transportation #EnergyPolicy #PacificNorthwest #ClarkCounty

OIL, WAR AND THE LOCAL, NATIONAL AND WORLD ECONOMIES // Seattle gas prices hit all-time record overnight as Iran war, Climate Commitment Act create historic squeeze at the pump // History of the Modern Oil Industry // Texts on Oil // TEXTS

OIL, WAR AND THE LOCAL, NATIONAL AND WORLD ECONOMIES // Seattle gas prices hit all-time record overnight as Iran war, Climate Commitment Act create historic squeeze at the pump // History of the Modern Oil Industry // Texts on Oil // TEXTS

Robert Berger in Jerusalem with an update on the war with Iran // Scott Sistek on the upcoming 80 degree day and the lack of a snowpack this year // Rob McKenna on the state's lawsuit against major grocery chains and an update on the legal challenge of the state's income tax // Charlie Commentary on how much we are paying for the Climate Commitment Act // James Lynch with the "Cold Case Project": Looking at the mysterious disappearance of a young man with autism over a year ago // Luciana Bosio and Roula Bland from Survivor SAKE on racing with cancer survivors // Gee Scott on Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's plan to provide free lunch and childcare for Seattle families

Washington State's fiscal health is in freefall. In this special investigative report from Left Coast News, we go beyond the headlines to expose a systemic failure of government oversight. From local "single point of failure" fraud in small towns to the massive $44 million cash-flow crisis at the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, we map out how your hard-earned tax dollars are vanishing. We break down the $250 million "hidden tax" imposed by Moody's new negative credit outlook, expose the $8.5 million "outreach" shell game in the Climate Commitment Act, and provide you with a Taxpayer Watchdog Checklist to audit your own local officials. Stop paying for incompetence—start holding the line. Listen now to get the receipts on where your money is actually going.#LeftCoastNews #TaxpayerWatchdog #WAState #FiscalResponsibility #KCRHA #GovernmentAccountability #WashingtonState #PublicTransparency #TaxpayerAlert #InvestigativeJournalism #GovernmentFraud #SeattlePolitics #BudgetOversight #BehindTheLinePodcast

Jonathan Hines breaks down Washington's Climate Commitment Act, revealing how the cap-and-invest program adds 52 cents per gallon to gas prices while funneling billions into administrative overhead rather than meaningful environmental improvements. His analysis shows taxpayers are spending $395 per metric ton of CO2 reduction when the social cost of carbon is valued at just $99 per ton. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-the-climate-commitment-act-washingtons-high-octane-grift/ #ClimateCommitmentAct #WashingtonState #GasPrices #CarbonTax #Politics #Opinion #LettersToTheEditor #Vancouver #ClarkCounty

Rep. John Ley exposes how Washington's property taxes have skyrocketed despite a supposed 1% cap, with one constituent paying $12,645 beyond inflation over 12 years. The 18th District representative questions why state spending has doubled while families struggle with unaffordable housing costs and rising utility bills from the Climate Commitment Act. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-washington-state-is-overtaxing-you/ #PropertyTax #Washington #Affordability #ClimateCommitmentAct #Opinion #Politics #ClarkCounty #Taxes #Housing #FixedIncome

Senate Republican Leader John Braun discusses Washington's soaring energy costs. From record-high gas prices and the Climate Commitment Act to the future of nuclear power and data centers, Braun explores how state policies impact your wallet and outlines Republican solutions for a more affordable future. TRANSCRIPT The post The High Cost of Gas and Energy: The Elephant in the Dome Podcast with Senator John Braun appeared first on Senate Republican Caucus.

Washington State leaders are blaming global conflict for rising gas prices—but does that explanation really hold up?In this episode, we break down why Washington continues to rank among the highest gas prices in the nation, including the real impact of the Climate Commitment Act, gas taxes, and state-level regulations. While global tensions like those involving Iran can influence oil markets, Washington's policies have created a built-in price problem long before any overseas conflict.We also cover a major legal setback in Oregon, where wildfire victims from the 2020 Labor Day fires are now facing uncertainty after a court overturned a massive verdict against PacifiCorp—putting over $1.2 billion in damages into question.And in California, Congressman Eric Swalwell announces his resignation following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, raising serious concerns about accountability in government.Three states. Three stories. One pattern: shifting blame, delayed accountability, and everyday people paying the price.#washingtongasprices #gasprices #climatecommitmentact #oregongwildfires #pacificorp #ericswalwell #californiapolitics #energycrisis #westcoastnews #politics

Hydroelectric sources give Washington a 60% baseline, yet policies like the Climate Commitment Act are fueling electricity rate hikes. Policy analyst Sam Cardwell compares Washington's approach to those of Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-who-is-winning-the-race-for-affordable-power/ #energy #washington #opinion #powergrid #hydropower #climatepolicy #rates #pacificnorthwest #mountainstatespolicycenter #samcardwell

‘Free America’ protesters marched through downtown Seattle and pretended we live in a fascist nation. Zohran Mamdani says he’s in favor of abolishing ICE. The head of Seattle’s Parks Department has been forced out after revelations about him using taxpayer dollars on ‘work trips.’ A 12-year-old boy in Seattle has been accused of attacking a woman with a screwdriver and stealing her purse. // While the national unemployment continues to fall, Washington’s is going in the opposite direction. Puget Sound Energy will start itemizing Climate Commitment Act costs on your bill. Republicans in Olympia are trying to fight fire with fire amid the Democrats’ efforts to get rid of the initiative process. // Trump addressed the Greenland issue while speaking at the World Economic Forum today.

The state’s general fund budget is in trouble, as is its transportation budget. Inflation, higher than expected costs, lower than anticipated revenues, state services scheduled to expand. If you listen to KUOW, you’re probably aware of why the state is facing budget shortfalls. This next segment is about a bright spot in the state’s budget: the money generated from the cap and invest system. That’s part of the Climate Commitment Act which voters upheld in 2024. Here’s how it works: The state sets a limited amount of emissions allowed each year by major companies that’s the cap. Companies that emit more than they’re supposed to have to buy an allowance in a state-run auction. The latest auction generated $394 million dollars. The money is supposed to go towards climate investments like air quality monitors, electric vehicle chargers, and public transportation projects. But Governor Ferguson recently proposed using more than half billion dollars of that money to fund another program: The Working Families Tax Credit. It’s a refund that gives money back to low-and-medium income state residents. Meanwhile, Republicans, perhaps seeing an opening with the governor’s proposal, want to use the money to offset utility costs for schools. Environmental groups are already pushing back against the Governor’s proposal. The budget fight has come for this big pot of money and we’re going to hear two perspectives on this issue today. Guests: Todd Myers, Vice President of Research at Washington Policy Center Reuven Carlyle, Founder of Earth Finance, former state senator, and architect of the Climate Commitment Act Relevant Links: Seattle Times: A budget ‘rat hole’? Political fight over WA climate money intensifies Washington State Standard: WA governor calls for tapping reserve fund and climate law cash to fill budget hole Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(The Center Square) – The state Department of Ecology has admitted that a recent report on carbon emission reductions through projects financed by the Climate Commitment Act was “significantly inflated” by the Department of Commerce after one environmental analyst previously questioned the effectiveness of several projects. Commerce has now sent back revised figures.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_c70afc51-e4ea-4997-bf2d-2d77afd71129.html Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Good news for those driving on I-5 in DuPont // Luke Duecy with a Tech Talk: Cyber experts warn of AI use by data hackers // Charlie Commentary on lies surrounding the Climate Commitment Act // Congressman Adam Smith on the ICE shooting in Minnesota, and President Trump's movements in Venezuela // Gee Scott on people moving to Washington state

Todd Myers of the Washington Policy Center examines a state report on Climate Commitment Act spending and explains why he believes the claimed emissions reductions are significantly overstated due to data errors. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-state-co2-report-shows-86-of-washingtons-claimed-climate-benefits-are-probably-fake/ #WashingtonPolicyCenter #ClimatePolicy #WashingtonState #CarbonTax #PublicSpending #Opinion

Jeff McCausland on US crusade for oil in Venezuela and potentially Greenland // Rob McKenna on the trial of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro // Charlie Commentary on lies surrounding the Climate Commitment Act // Jerry Cornfield on the upcoming Legislative Session // Gee Scott on the departure of UW's star QB

Republicans move to ban gender surgeries for minors. Teachers' union strategizes to raise taxes. Climate Commitment Act spends more on bicycles than flooding. Energy customers are still paying for COVID-19 costs. Florida's drag show restrictions begin. 

In this opinion column, Nancy Churchill argues that Washington's 2019 Clean Energy Transformation Act created an unfunded mandate on local utilities, forcing small public utility districts to subsidize broad low‑income energy discounts out of their own rate base. Citing data from northeast Washington, she says the burden is landing on working families just above the cutoff line, and that House Bill 1903 would move funding and administration of the program to the state using Climate Commitment Act dollars. Churchill walks readers through how the bill would work, why she believes it's “pro‑rural” and “pro‑taxpayer,” and urges rural residents to contact lawmakers and demand a hearing on HB 1903. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-olympias-mandate-and-your-power-bill/#WashingtonState #Opinion #HB1903 #CleanEnergyTransformationAct #RuralWashington #EnergyPolicy

In this letter to the editor, Yacolt resident Mark Rose describes opening an “escrow shortage” notice that raised his mortgage payment by nearly $400 and calls it a symptom of a wider “fiscal fracture” facing Clark County's middle class. He argues that property tax tactics like banked capacity, a collapsing insurance market, and state-level policies such as the Climate Commitment Act are squeezing working families, and outlines three reforms he believes could restore stability. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-the-silent-eviction-why-clark-county-is-becoming-unlivable-for-the-middle-class/ #ClarkCounty #Opinion #CostOfLiving #MiddleClass

(The Center Square) – Funding for electrifying the Washington State Ferries system continues to dominate total Climate Commitment Act project spending, according to a new Department of Ecology report for fiscal year 2025. While Ecology is touting the investments as reducing 9 million metric tons of carbon over the past two fiscal years, some critics are questioning the true cost per ton for some of the projects.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxxRead more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_ae7a9398-30ca-48c8-a819-39d666ac0838.html Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A new Department of Ecology report finds that more than half of 2025 Climate Commitment Act project spending went to electrifying the Washington State Ferries fleet, including hundreds of millions of dollars for new hybrid vessels and terminal charging infrastructure, while Ecology touts an estimated nine million metric tons of carbon reductions over the last two fiscal years. Critics such as Washington Policy Center's Todd Myers are questioning whether some projects' reported reductions and cost-per-ton figures are realistic, pointing to examples like an Ellensburg home electrification program that Ecology credits with 3.5 million metric tons of reductions at just one dollar per ton. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/half-of-2025-cca-spending-went-toward-wsf-fleet-electrification/ #WashingtonState #ClimateCommitmentAct #WSFerries #CarbonPolicy #Ecology #WAleg #ClimateSpending #EmissionReductions

Chad Taylor, owner and publisher of The Chronicle, uses sharp sarcasm to contrast claims that Democrats “saved democracy” with what Washington residents actually face, from talk of banned books and social media speech policing to one of the largest tax increases in state history, $4-plus gas under the Climate Commitment Act, higher mortgage rates, and a new payroll tax for long-term care. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-you-did-it-democrats/ #Opinion #WashingtonState #Politics #Democrats #Taxes #ClimateCommitmentAct #CostOfLiving #TheChronicle #ChadTaylor

Sen. John Braun discusses Bill Gates' climate pivot, the real-world impact of the Climate Commitment Act, and why Washington tops the charts for dining costs. Listen to this timely conversation about affordability, policy, and political accountability. TRANSCRIPT The post The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: Bill Gates Rethinks Climate, Washington Rethinks Dinner: Sen. Braun on Climate Costs and Dining Dilemmas appeared first on Senate Republican Caucus.

Wednesday, October 8th, 2025Today, Jim Comey will be arraigned in the Eastern District of Virginia; members of Congress will hold a press conference with Epstein survivors about the discharge petition to release the Epstein Files; furloughed workers are being told they may not receive backpay; the Supreme Court shoots down a Republican challenge to Washington State's Climate Commitment Act; Pritzker and Newsom threaten to withdraw from the National Governor's Association; CIA Deputy Director Michael Ellis replaces the agency's general counsel with himself; Pam Bondi refuses to answer key questions in a Senate Judiciary hearing; Texas AG Ken Paxton continues his genocidal rhetoric against trans people; ICE bought vehicles with fake cell sites to spy on protestors; Roy Cooper shattered fundraising records in the first quarter for his Senate run; blue states should come together to declare an emergency; Jimmy Kimmel is more popular than Donald Trump; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, SmallsFor a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to Smalls.com/DAILYBEANS.Guest: Alder Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford Alder Dina Nina Martinez- Rutherford District 15 (WI) Running for WI State Assembly District 76votedinanina.comDinaNina.com@dinaninaxo - Bluesky, DinaNinaXO (facebook)DinaNinaXO (IG)Alder Dina Nina Martinez- Rutherford (she/her) - cityofmadison.comDinaNinaforMadison (IG)Dina Nina For Madison (facebook) StoriesFurloughed workers not guaranteed back pay after shutdown, OMB claims | The Washington PostICE bought vehicles equipped with fake cell towers to spy on phones | TechCrunchC.I.A. Deputy Director Has Replaced Agency's Top Legal Official With Himself | The New York TimesBlue states should come together to declare an emergency. Here's how | Opinion | The GuardianRoy Cooper raises $14.5 million last quarter, shattering records | POLITICOJimmy Kimmel more popular than Trump after show suspension, poll finds | The GuardianGood TroubleKeep calling Mike Johnson's office to have Adelita Grajava sworn in. She is the 218th signature. And right now the people of Arizona 7th are being re-taxed without representation because he won't swear her in. His number is 202-225-2000 or 202-225-2777  -  Especially if you're in Arizona's 7th district.**Vote Yes 836 - Oklahoma**OCTOBER 18 - NoKings.org**Yes On Prop 50 | Special Election Phone Banks - mobilize.us**How to Organize a Bearing Witness Standout**Fire Kilmeade - foxfeedback@foxnews.com, Requests - Fox News**Indiana teacher snitch portal - Eyes on Education**Find Your Representative | house.gov, Contacting U.S. SenatorsFrom The Good NewsAdopt Magnolia - Potential adopters email StrotmanHousehold@gmail.comAurora Animal ShelterReduce stress and boost happiness with 4 daily gratitude practices | CNNWordPress Accessibility Day 2025Adopt-A-Pet(Mark your calendar for November 14th, 2025 - Chicago, Illinois - Dana)Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beansFederal workers - email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comMore from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beansFederal workers - feel free to email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comCheck out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackShare your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good TroubleHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?The Daily Beans | SupercastThe Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | PatreonThe Daily Beans | Apple Podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the first public hearing on the city budget, the potential impacts on that budget from a federal government shutdown, new insights into the Seattle mayor's race, a new wave of advertisements from ICE seeking to recruit police officers in Seattle, and a surprising victory for Washington's Climate Commitment Act. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to Washington's Climate Commitment Act, leaving the state's landmark cap-and-trade program intact. Reporter Brett Davis of The Center Square Washington details the ongoing controversy over CCA spending, carbon allowances, and unmet climate goals. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/supreme-court-refuses-to-hear-challenge-to-was-landmark-climate-commitment-act/ #WashingtonState #ClimateCommitmentAct #SupremeCourt #ClimatePolicy #CapAndTrade #GreenhouseGasEmissions #WAPolitics #EnvironmentalLaw #EnergyPolicy #TheCenterSquare

Barry Wells of La Center says Washington's rising gas taxes and hidden carbon costs from the Climate Commitment Act are unfairly straining drivers, small businesses, and rural communities, calling for transparency and reform. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-washingtons-gas-tax-burden-is-out-of-control/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #BarryWells #WashingtonGasTax #ClimateCommitmentAct #EnergyPolicy #Transparency #ClarkCounty #LaCenter

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: new joints on I-90 are going to cause major backups between Seattle and Bellevue // Brian Evans with a personal financial report from Madrona Financial Services // David Fahrenthold on conservatives rallying around the death of Charlie Kirk, and the China/ US Tik Tok deal // Charlie Harger Commentary on the real life impact of the Climate Commitment Act and Carbon Auctions // Herb Weisbaum on changes coming to the way medical debt is handled // Gee Scott on the slow rise of homelessness in Seattle

Ticket sales data says there were more 49er fans than Seahawks at Lumen Field yesterday, but is that really true? UW atmospherics sciences professor Cliff Mass says that Washington’s Climate Commitment Act is a terrible investment. // LongForm: GUEST: Kelly J. moved to Seattle six months ago, but now he’s without a car after it was stolen, flipped on its side, and completely destroyed. // Quick Hit: GoFundMe removed fundraisers supporting the suspect in the Charlotte light rail stabbing.  

He’s back. Well, he never really left. Conservative megadonor Brian Heywood wants to put two new policy proposals in front of the Washington state Legislature next year. Both deal with kids in schools, specifically, with parents’ access to school records, and trans kids playing sports. Heywood spent millions of dollars on a slate of initiatives last year. Some of them passed the legislature, like a ban on income taxes, a loosening of restrictions on police car chases, and a law codifying parental rights to information about their kids in school. Other measures that Heywood sponsored went to the ballot last November. Voters rejected three of them. Those measures would have killed the state’s long-term care program, the Climate Commitment Act, and capital gains tax. Voters passed a fourth initiative that Heywood backed, this one was about preserving access to natural gas. But that’s been tied up in the courts and hasn’t taken effect yet. Now, Heywood and his advocacy organization Let’s Go Washington, are announcing two new initiatives involving K-12 school policy: He’ll be collecting signatures for a revamped parent’s bill of rights and a ban on trans athletes in girl’s sports. Let’s Go Washington has until January to get more than 300,000 signatures. If successful, the initiatives can appear before the Legislature during the session in 2026 and may end up on your ballot after that. Guest: Brian Heywood, hedge fund manager and funder behind Let's Go Washington Relevant Links: OPB: Washington state GOP megadonor planning new round of initiatives on taxes, parents’ rightsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4pm: Guest – Cliff Mass – Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Washington // Cliff’s Hot Take:  “The Climate Commitment Act will have NO benefit for mankind” // First-of-Its-Kind Study Finds Sea Level Rise Has Not Accelerated Because of Climate Change // Behind Enemy Lines // Ry Curley vs Damon Bruce // Damon Bruce, longtime host of the Damon & Ratto Show, can now be found at hosting his podcast, “Damon Bruce Plus”, on Youtube and @ DamonBruceShow on Instagram // Miami hotel valet pulls the ol’ “Ferris Bueller” 

6pm: Guest – Cliff Mass – Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Washington // Cliff’s Hot Take:  “The Climate Commitment Act will have NO benefit for mankind” // First-of-Its-Kind Study Finds Sea Level Rise Has Not Accelerated Because of Climate Change // Behind Enemy Lines // Ry Curley vs Damon Bruce // Damon Bruce, longtime host of the Damon & Ratto Show, can now be found at hosting his podcast, “Damon Bruce Plus”, on Youtube and @ DamonBruceShow on Instagram // Undercover officers to wear opposing team’s gear to better monitor fans at Seahawks games 

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Washington State just handed a Florida shipyard a contract worth $714 million dollars to build three new hybrid-electric ferries. For the first time in decades, these boats won't be built here at home, and the ripple effects are already hitting taxpayers, local shipyards, and the reliability of our ferry system.The story is bigger than dollars and steel. It's about climate mandates, political choices, and whether Washington's Climate Commitment Act is driving policy off course. Supporters call this progress. Critics say it's a hidden tax that inflates costs, outsources jobs, and delivers little global impact for a very high local price.Is this really in our best interest, or is it a case study in failed public policy?

Will Trump save Washington from Climate Commitment Act gas tax? The Washington State Senate voted to cap rent increases at 10%. Scandalous allegations at Seattle City Light. REI issued an apology for endorsing Doug Burgum. // Brian Heywood announces two new initiatives, and details next week’s big protest against property tax increase. // MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough was very disappointed to hear that SCOTUS’s immigration ruling actually favored Donald Trump. ‘Shark Tank’ host Kevin O’Leary said he’s willing to live with the economic consequences of putting pressure on China.