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(The Center Square) – There is ongoing debate over a newly-enacted law and its effect on natural gas in Washington state. The state's largest utility provider says it does not affect natural gas for new or future customers, but others argue that the new provisions set the stage for turning the shut-off valve for good.

Three innovative bills carry forward the momentum of 2023 and complement its measures to legalize less expensive housing.

A Thurston County Superior Court judge has denied a motion to stay requested by plaintiffs involved in a lawsuit against the state’s new energy code regulations. In her Friday oral …

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A bill that would impact the offering of natural gas service in Western Washington cleared another hurdle Friday, with the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology approving it in an executive session.

House Republican leader Drew Stokesbary, R-Auburn, said earlier this week the legislation would, "effectively ban natural gas for for Washingtonians."

Diaper changing stations traditionally were placed only in women’s bathrooms, and Alexandra Johnson, a mother of two from Snoqualmie, thinks that should change. “What are the …

OLYMPIA - Diaper changing stations traditionally were placed only in women's bathrooms, and Alexandra Johnson, a mother of two from Snoqualmie, thinks that should change.

By Aspen Anderson

The bill would ban any gas company that serves more than 500,000 customers from connecting new natural gas lines to new buildings.