I was paying my monthly NW Natural gas bill and was shocked to see a $122 WA Climate Act Fee. It is interesting how the Legislature has been able to get around the public’s dislike of new taxes by calling it a fee. Maybe it is time to eliminate one-party control in the state.
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Letter: Climate Act ‘fee’ is shocking
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