Commentary: State Lawmakers Must Find Better Ways to Reduce Carbon Than More Expensive Fuel

By Don C. Brunell

Posted 3/3/20

Washington and Oregon lawmakers want to end their legislative sessions; however, accounting for the costs of carbon emissions is a major roadblock.In Salem, rural Republican senators are boycotting …

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