Climate Commitment Act

Senator Judy Warnick wants Governor Ferguson to suspend the carbon pricing scheme, fearing it will further burden Washington's farmers and rural folks as gas prices remain high.

There's a brewing storm over how climate funds are being spent in Washington—some say it's hurting local farmers.

Rising prices at the pump and on the farm are hitting hard, and the impact could ripple through our entire economy – it’s a tough time for our producers.

Washington state Senator Mark Schoesler has filed legislation that looks to make lubricants for vehicles and machinery more affordable.

Last week, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed legislation to give the agricultural community the farm fuel exemptions they were promised when the Climate Commitment Act was passed a few years ago.    House Bill 1912, sponsored by Moses Lake Republican Tom Dent, will make it easier for farmers to use the fuel exemption by establishing a public directory to find sellers who offer exempt fuel. 

On Tuesday, the Washington Senate held its first public hearing on House Bill 1912, the Fix to the Climate Commitment Act.  That hearing took place in the Environment, Energy & Technology Committee.  State senator Mark Schoesler said he feels the legislation sponsored by Representative Tom Dent is in good shape in the Senate.   “We have leaders li...

On Wednesday, the Washington State House voted 93-4 to approve House Bill 1912, providing fuel exemptions for the state’s farming community.  State Representative Tom Dent, sponsor of the legislation, says the bill aims to streamline the Climate Commitment Act fuel exemption the farming community was promised four years ago.  He noted the ...

Thursday, March 6th, was the halfway point of the Washington legislative session.  How has the farming community fared this go around in Olympia?   “We've not seen a lot of the bad stuff that we had expected," noted Colfax Representative Joe Schmick.  "But so far so goo...

MyLand, a company focused on regenerative agriculture, recently announced a new $4.8 million dollar effort to enhance soil health for farmers across Washington.  The program, funded in combination by the Washington State Department of Agriculture and Washington State Department of Commerce, focuses on supporting sustainable agricultural practices and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.   ... Read M

Legislation ensuring fuels used for agricultural purposes are exempt from the Climate Commitment Act has been introduced in the Washington House.  Moses Lake Representative Tom Dent, sponsor of House Bill 1912, said the legislation will fix the mistakes made when CCA passed four years ago.   “That is t...