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Budget & Policy Center Urges Cantwell To Offset Consumer Costs in Climate Bill

Posted by Ben Secord at Aug 13, 2009 10:30 AM |
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Yesterday, the Budget & Policy Center’s Communication and External Relations Director Aiko Schaefer joined members of the environmental, business, labor and faith communities in a meeting with Senator Maria Cantwell to convey the urgency of passing climate change legislation this year.

The Budget & Policy Center has been working with a broad group of stakeholders to ensure that climate legislation serves to control greenhouse gas emissions and develop renewable energy technologies while also offsetting any increased energy costs to consumers.

In addition to discussing the concerns of consumers in climate change policy with the senator, Aiko also delivered this letter, signed by many of our partners, highlighting the importance of mitigating the impact of any legislation on low and moderate income households.

Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as the climate change debate in DC continues.

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The State of Washington’s Children 2012 is a broad review of how Washington’s 1.5 million kids are faring in tough times. The report is issued by KIDS COUNT in Washington, a new partnership we formed with Children’s Alliance to improve young lives in Washington. Download the report.

 

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Our Executive Director Remy Trupin recently appeared on TVW to discuss the 2012 Legislative Session, revenue options, and reform.

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Policy Analyst Andy Nicholas testified on tax policy and revenue trends before a work session of the Senate Ways and Means Committee. Click below.

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Our Executive Director Remy Trupin was recently on "The Conversation." He discussed our proposal to tax capital gains in Washington state. Listen here.

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We created a video for our 5th Anniversary that highlights the importance of public investments to education, healthcare, and economic security. Click below.

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