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More than half of low-cost jewelry tested contained high levels of toxic chemicals, new study shows Mar 13, 2012 Seattle PI Blog: Research results released today on toxic chemicals in low-cost children’s and adult jewelry shows many items contain harmful toxic chemicals.
Washington state plan expands renewable energy law Mar 07, 2012 MyNorthwest: Gov. Chris Gregoire on Wednesday signed a bill that for the first time broadens the definition of renewable energy.
More Legislative Carnage, and One that Survived Mar 05, 2012 Publicola
Bill modifying stormwater rules clears Senate Mar 05, 2012 Seattle Times: The Washington Senate has passed a bill that opponents say would weaken state rules aimed at curbing toxic pollution in state waters.
Fight in Olympia over solutions for toxic runoff Mar 04, 2012 Seattle Times: Environmentalists in Washington state are fighting last-minute legislative proposals they say will weaken rules aimed at keeping toxic pollution out of state waters.
Remove chemical hazards from children's products Feb 28, 2012 Seattle Times Editorial: The Washington House of Representatives should strongly support legislation to keep toxic chemicals out of the materials used in a variety of children's products, from nursing pillows to car seats.
Wind, new energy — big economic windfall Feb 21, 2012 Seattle PI: Investment in wind energy and other “new” energy sources — solar, geothermal and biomass — is proving to be a big time windfall as Washington’s economy pulls out of the Great Recession.
Statement on the House Republican 2012 Supplemental Budget Feb 20, 2012 Publicola: Over the weekend, The Washington Conservation Voters and the Washington Environmental Council released a joint-statement responding to the Republican proposal, which would cut the Department of Ecology by 14 percent as opposed to Governor Gregoire’s proposed 4.4 percent cut.
Letter: Protect kids from toxic chemicals Feb 18, 2012 The Columbian: I urge my state representatives, Tim Probst, D-Vancouver, and Paul Harris, R-Vancouver, to strengthen SB 612.
Wash. State Senate passes biomass bill Wash. State Senate passes biomass bill Wash. State Senate passes biomass bill Feb 14, 2012 Biomass Magazine: The Legacy Biomass Bill (SB 5575) has passed through the Washington State Senate with an overwhelming majority vote of 45-1.
Gregoire signs safe-plastic law Mar 20, 2010 Tacoma News Tribune
Proposal to boost oil tax draws foes to Olympia Mar 20, 2010 The Seattle Times
Entering a BPA- and Copper-Free Washington Mar 19, 2010 SunBreak Blog
Wash. becomes second state to ban BPA in sports bottles; fifth to act on children's dishware Mar 19, 2010 Seattle P-I
Wash. governor signs ban on BPA in baby bottles Mar 19, 2010 Associated Press, via The Seattle Times
'Green' legislation signed today Mar 19, 2010 Tri-City Herald
WA governor signs ban on BPA in baby bottles Mar 19, 2010 Associated Press, via The Seattle Times
A win-win: Clean water, good jobs Mar 17, 2010 Everett Herald
Proposal to boost Washington state's hazardous-substances tax gaining momentum Mar 09, 2010 The Seattle Times
Environmentalists concerned over hazardous substance tax increase changes Mar 02, 2010 Bellingham Herald "The Petri Dish" blog
Hazardous Substance Tax Gutted in House Mar 02, 2010 Publicola
Taxing pollutants to pay for water pollution cleanup -- too simple to pass Washington Legislature? Feb 26, 2010 Investigate West
Bill makes sense to protect against toxic BPA Feb 22, 2010 The Olympian
We deserve Clean Water Act of 2010 Feb 21, 2010 The Olympian
Gregoire proposes new taxes on soda, water, candy Feb 18, 2010 The Seattle Times
Gregoire unveils tax plan Feb 18, 2010 The Olympian
Gregoire seeks taxes on soda, candy, cigarettes to plug budget hole Feb 18, 2010 Everett Herald
Tax plan finds opposition from businesses Feb 18, 2010 The Olympian
Governor Wants Higher Taxes on Water, Candy, Pop and Cigarettes Feb 17, 2010 Associated Press, via Kitsap Sun
Progress Slow In Puget Sound Cleanup Feb 17, 2010 KUOW 94.9 FM
State must move forward to clean up the Duwamish River Feb 17, 2010 The Seattle Times
Bills raise awareness about BPA in plastics Feb 15, 2010 The Yakima Herald-Republic
Washington Conservation Voters blasts County Council members for resolution opposing water quality funding bill Feb 11, 2010 The Bellingham Herald
Whatcom County Council approves $20,000 for Friendly Visitors, approves resolution opposing state stormwater project funding measure Feb 10, 2010 Bellingham Herald
Happening now: Baby-bottle giveaway at High Point center Feb 09, 2010 West Seattle Blog
Oil Lobby Descends on Olympia to Oppose Gas Feb 08, 2010 The Stranger SLOG
Tripled oil tax seen as solution Feb 06, 2010 The Bellingham Herald
Environmental Groups Ask Legislature to Increase Pollution Tax Feb 05, 2010 Associate Press, via the Kitsap Sun
Major fee hike bill could arrive today Feb 05, 2010 Bellingham Herald "The Petri Dish" blog
Environmentalists and Oil Companies Set To Battle Over Tax Feb 05, 2010 KPLU 88.5
MY TURN: Stormwater Crisis Needs Solutions Now Feb 04, 2010
Oil tax bill opposed by Rep. Ericksen dead, new legislation coming Feb 04, 2010 The Bellingham Herald Politics Blog
Olympia's Next Big War -- A Steep Hike in Oil Taxes for Puget Sound Cleanup Feb 02, 2010 Washington State Wire
Login | Join Now HomeOriginal StoriesIssues Health CareEnvironmental/Land UseBudget/Taxes NewsletterAbout UsContact Us UPDATED with Senate Vote: Environmental Lobby Wins Baby-Bottle Battle in State House Jan 29, 2010 Washington State Wire
State Senate votes to ban chemical BPA in baby bottles Jan 29, 2010 The Seattle Times
Legislation seeks limited ban on chemical used in plastics Jan 29, 2010 The Seattle Times
Support for tax to pay for stormwater pollution appears lukewarm… so far Jan 28, 2010 Investigate West
Groups urge state to triple tax on polluters to plug budget hole Jan 27, 2010 The Seattle Times
Clean Water bill helps both environment and state economy Jan 21, 2010 The News Tribune
Protect children from hazardous chemicals Jan 19, 2010 The Seattle Times: Seattle Times Editorial about Safe Baby Bottle Bill
Asks for support for clean water bill Jan 15, 2010 Bellingham Herald
Federal officials call for more study on bisphenol A, found in plastics Jan 15, 2010 The Seattle Times
Enviro Lobby Takes New Track This Legislative Session Jan 15, 2010 KPLU 88.5 National Public Radio.
Governor's Latest Budget Slashes Environmental Programs Jan 14, 2010 Publicola
Tacoma needs clean air for its children Jan 13, 2010 The News Tribune
Enviro Community Scales Back Priorities for 2010 Jan 08, 2010 Publicola
Top green priority in the legislature: a fee on oil Jan 06, 2010 Crosscut
Enviro groups have modest legislative agenda Jan 04, 2010 The Seattle Times
Enjoy Puget Sound oysters? Consumers should support environmental action Dec 25, 2009 The Seattle Times
Environmental Agenda Limited Dec 23, 2009 The Olympian

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