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Washington State Approves $15.5B Transport Budget Amid Climate Concerns

5/1/2025

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In a bold move, the Washington State Legislature greenlit a $15.5 billion transportation budget, favoring ambitious highway megaprojects despite a looming $1 billion shortfall. New taxes, including a gas tax hike, are set to finance these initiatives. However, critics fear this could derail climate efforts and leave vital maintenance underfunded.

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Story summary

In a bold move, the Washington State Legislature greenlit a $15.5 billion transportation budget, favoring ambitious highway megaprojects despite a looming $1 billion shortfall. New taxes, including a gas tax hike, are set to finance these initiatives. However, critics fear this could derail climate efforts and leave vital maintenance underfunded.