Senate page, Sapphire Ordóñez, jumps into the interesting discussion about the use of Climate Commitment Act funds in this year where Washington State is experiencing a budget deficit. Senator Shewmake of the Senate Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee explains why she believes that the funds should remain focused on climate related policies. Representative Sam Ley of the House Environment and Energy Committee is more skeptical of the benefits of the Climate Commitment Act as a whole.
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