January 2016
January 28, 2016
Media Statement in Response to the Office of Financial Management (OFM) Fiscal Note on I-732
The following statement was issued by I-732 Campaign Founder and Co-chair Yoram Bauman:
“It is always difficult to get two economists to agree on tax policy. We believe the Office of Financial Management is wrong and here is why: The analysis understates the carbon tax revenue and double counts the working families rebate. more
Whether caught in the middle of warring parties in Latin America, or trying to forge peace between disparate factions of Washington’s environmental community, Joe Ryan is accustomed to schismatic political issues. What is truly remarkable is that he neither backs down from his principles nor villainizes his opponents. And, he has some candid perspectives on the environmental movement in Washington State and the importance of 2016.
PRESS RELEASE
Climate Change Initiative 732 Certified by Secretary of State
With over 363,000 signatures submitted, I-732 demonstrates broad support for policy that will reduce carbon emissions while providing much-needed tax reform
SEATTLE, January 25, 2016 — Washington’s Secretary of State has certified Initiative 732, a bipartisan proposal that will reduce carbon emissions in Washington State without hurting economic growth. Carbon Washington, the grassroots organization behind I-732, submitted more than 363,000 signatures from citizens around the state.
PRESS RELEASE
SEATTLE, January 25, 2016 — Washington’s Secretary of State has certified Initiative 732, a bipartisan proposal that will reduce carbon emissions in Washington State without hurting economic growth. Carbon Washington, the grassroots organization behind I-732, submitted more than 363,000 signatures from citizens around the state.
Write to the senator and two representatives from your own legislative district. Mail your letter to Carbon Washington at PO Box 85565, Seattle WA 98145 (or via email [email protected]). We will make sure your letters get delivered to Olympia in a timely way.
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