Author Archives: ehut

06 Nov
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More than $108 million refunded to Washington families through Working Families Tax Credit  

More than $108 million has been refunded to Washington families through the Working Families Tax Credit (WFTC).   The WFTC (House Bill 1297) is a sales and use tax remittance rebate to support working families who pay a disproportionate amount ...

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02 Nov
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Nguyễn issues statement on directive to link WA carbon market with California, Québec

Sen. Joe Nguyễn (D-White Center), chair of the Environment, Energy & Technology Committee, issued the following statement on the Department of Ecology’s preliminary decision to link Washington’s carbon market with California and Québec:   “I am excited to hear of ...

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31 Oct
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As Washington gas prices stay higher than almost any other state’s, debate over state climate legislation rages

Since the beginning of the year, many Washingtonians have felt pressure at the gas pump and wondered how much of the high price tag they see is caused by the state’s Climate Commitment Act.

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31 Oct
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Climate law copycats urged to chill

The groundbreaking corporate climate disclosure measures enacted by California Gov. Gavin Newsom over the weekend has like-minded lawmakers across the country thinking their states could be ready to follow suit.

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09 Oct
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Sen. Nguyen moving forward on bill to detect price gouging at the gas pump

Sen. Joe Nguyen, D-White Center, thinks Washington state’s high gas prices are the result of oil companies gouging customers, not the state’s cap-and-trade law that went into effect at the beginning of the year.

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09 Oct
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Will high gas prices derail WA’s climate policy?

Nobody was quite sure how life would change for Washingtonians when lawmakers passed the state’s landmark climate policy in 2021.

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21 Sep
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Nguyễn steps into new role as vice chair of Senate Ways & Means Committee 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 21, 2023 —————————————— Sen. Joe Nguyễn (D-White Center) has been elected vice chair of the Senate Ways & Means Committee by his Senate colleagues. He will step into the role while continuing to serve as chair ...

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25 Aug
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Nguyễn, Liias address Vashon ferry disruptions with WSF

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 25, 2023  Press Inquiries | 360.786.7298, erin.hut@leg.wa.gov  OLYMPIA – Sen. Joe Nguyễn (D-White Center) and Sen. Marko Liias (D-Everett) met with leaders at Washington State Ferries (WSF) Thursday to address repeated route delays and cancelations ...

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24 Jul
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Inslee, lawmakers turn up heat on oil companies as WA gas prices top nation

Gov. Jay Inslee and members of the Democratic-controlled Legislature on Thursday stressed their desire to rein in the oil industry’s record profits as Washingtonians continue to pay for the most expensive fuel in the nation.

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17 Jul
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WA gas prices top nation as lawmakers take aim at oil industry profits

Washington drivers for weeks have paid the highest gas prices in the nation. And now some state legislators and Gov. Jay Inslee are forming plans to force oil companies to disclose how much money they’re making.

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