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Whatcom County's senators try unity, end up in discord on environment May 12, 2013 Bellingham Herald
Analysis shows thousands of kids’ products contain toxic chemicals May 01, 2013 Seattle PI
Over greens' objections, state Senate overhauls toxics act Apr 23, 2013 Crosscut: Republicans say the move will improve transparency about spending from a key cleanup account.
Environmentalists Wary of Senate Move to Change Toxic Cleanup Fund Apr 22, 2013 publicola at Seattle Met: Senate passes bill that gives private companies undo access to public money, greens say.
Inslee proposes cutting oil industry tax break Apr 19, 2013
How green is the state budget? Apr 15, 2013 Crosscut.com: Environmentalists have a lobby too. How are they faring in the budget wars?
Senate’s capital budget has $1M for Thurston Food Bank, $816K for Oly Performing Arts Center; GOP proposal goes lighter on environment projects Apr 09, 2013 The Olympian
We can do more to protect children from toxic chemicals Mar 31, 2013 The News Tribune: The couch in your living room probably contains cancer-causing chemicals. SHARON NELSON AND KEVIN VAN DE WEGE
Legislature should pass sensible bill to conserve energy, water Mar 28, 2013 The Seattle Times: Water and climate issues stretch into the future. The state Legislature can revise energy and water standards that help one step at a time.
Bill to develop actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions passes state senate Mar 14, 2013 San Juan Islander
WA Senate passes bill creating emissions task force Mar 14, 2013 The Spokesman-Review
Inslee climate change bill passes state Senate Mar 13, 2013 The Seattle Times
Washington Senate passes Inslee's climate bill Mar 13, 2013 The Seattle Times: The Washington state Senate on Wednesday advanced a measure championed by Gov. Jay Inslee to study the best practices for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
State Senate passes Inslee's climate bill Mar 13, 2013 KPLU
Facing Deadline, State Lawmakers Rush to Pass Bills Mar 13, 2013 The Olympian: Lawmakers nearly went down to the wire to pass one of Gov. Jay Inslee’s marquee bills on Wednesday as the House and Senate raced toward their 5 p.m. deadline for passing bills to the opposite chamber.
Governor, senators differ on climate proposal Mar 05, 2013 SF Gate: Washington Gov. Jay Inslee testifies before the House Environment Committee on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 in Olympia, Wash. Inslee spoke on behalf of a measure to hire an outside group to advise him on how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while increasing the share of energy created in-state.
Inslee calls on lawmakers to help reduce greenhouse gases Mar 05, 2013 The Seattle Times
Gov. Inslee: Wash. must be climate-change leader Mar 05, 2013 The Seattle Times: Testifying before a state House committee, Gov. Jay Inslee insisted that Washington state is poised to lead the fight against climate change and urged lawmakers to help him move quickly on the issue.
Inslee: State can ‘whip climate change’ Mar 05, 2013 The Capitol Record
GOP Sen. Ericksen pledges to support Inslee's climate efforts Mar 03, 2013 The Olympian: Gov. Jay Inslee’s proposal for a large state-paid study of climate change strategies – and what actions can get the most benefit in Washington – is winning some support from a divided Legislature.
The Accidental Tax Loophole Mar 01, 2013 Sightline: Washington's unintentional $63 million gift to the oil industry.
Editorial: Keep hazardous toxins away from our children Feb 24, 2013 The Seattle Times: Washington lawmakers have acted in past sessions to protect children from toxic chemicals. Another opportunity is before the Legislature.
Jay Inslee, Legislature working to keep the Evergreen State ever green Feb 21, 2013 The Seattle Times: Gov. Jay Inslee received a hearty welcome Wednesday when he arrived to testify before the Senate Energy, Environment and Telecommunications Committee. Sen. Doug Ericksen, R-Ferndale, who chairs the committee, noted the rarity of both a gubernatorial appearance and applause.
Inslee: State will trigger ‘international revolution’ on energy policy Feb 19, 2013 The Seattle Times: Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday promised a group of environmental activists that Washington state will “lead the world in an energy revolution.”
Environmental coalition pushing an ambitious agenda Feb 17, 2013 The Olympian: Encouraged by both a president and a new governor committed to tackling climate change through innovative clean energy programs, and the growing public support for their positions, the state environmental lobby is going on the offensive during the 2013 legislative session.
State Senate moving backward on 3 fronts, says Inslee Feb 07, 2013 News Tribune: Gov. Jay Inslee waded into the legislative fray Wednesday with his most pointed comments so far in state lawmakers’ 25-day-old session, taking aim squarely at ideas put forward by the Republican-dominated Senate majority.
Inslee knocks Senate majority proposals on energy and workers’ comp Feb 06, 2013 Seattle Times: Gov. Jay Inslee warned Senate Republicans on Wednesday he opposes several bills they’ve introduced on energy and the state’s workers’ compensation system, and is concerned by their reluctance to embrace the national health care law.
Senate Shakeup Leaves Enviros on the Defensive Jan 30, 2013 Publicola: Senate shakeup leaves environmental advocates on the defensive.
Reinventing The Energy Lobby Jan 29, 2013 Crosscut: Green Acre Radio: A coalition of Washington state environmental groups has teamed up to keep the state Legislature pointed in the right direction on eco issues.

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