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** REPORT CARD:
STATE POLICIES ARE FAILING
TAXPAYERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
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WPC's Report Card for Washington's Future series continues with our latest findings highlighting poor environmental results from policies dating back more than a decade. Even while data shows these programs are not having the desired result, lawmakers are proposing to continue or even grow failed policies like the low carbon fuel standard ([link removed]) .

Read our newest report on energy and environmental results here ([link removed]) , or check out our previous releases on the $45 million EV rebate program here ([link removed]) and Washington's tax and business climate here ([link removed]) . AND WATCH WEDNESDAY for our Report Card on Washington's Education Results!


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Low-income families will be paying even more in payroll taxes for benefits they themselves are unlikely to use if certain proposals make their way into law.


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Medical debt bill: A dangerous gamble with unintended consequences
By Elizabeth New
By voiding a large portion of medical debt, supporters of this legislation would make health care more expensive for everyone.
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HB 1409 – Making the state’s low-carbon fuel standard more expensive
By Todd Myers
Exceptions made to pass the law initially are being rolled back, making the LCFS more punitive without increasing efficacy.
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‘Report Card’ warns Washington state failing to meet targets in key energy and environmental areas
By David Boze
Washington state is not a "leader" in many key environmental metrics. Despite expensive policies, our results are worse than before!
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Washington state is in a race to the bottom in health care
By Elizabeth New
We already are ranked 50th in availability of hospital beds, but this bill would exacerbate the problem.
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Chum salmon "kaboomed" last year. But one story about why leaves out key facts.
By Todd Myers
Once again, presenting selective data and failing to account for the whole picture paints a rosy view of a major problem.
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