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REPORT CARD:
STATE POLICIES ARE FAILING
TAXPAYERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
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.
Read our newest report on energy and environmental results here, or check out our previous releases on the $45 million EV rebate program here and Washington's tax and business climate here. AND WATCH WEDNESDAY for our Report Card on Washington's Education Results!
FEATURED VIDEO
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.
FEATURED ARTICLES
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. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
‘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! READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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