News came in late Friday from Washington state that the state House passed Bill1091 – a statewide clean fuel standard bill – and now is headed to the state Senate for voting. It passed the House with a vote of 52-46 and is the third year the House chamber has voted in support of the policy. The bill would adopt a rule establishing a Clean Fuels Program that would limit greenhouse gas emissions per unit of transportation fuel energy to 10 percent below 2017 levels by 2028 and 20 percent below 2017 levels by 2035.
In today’s Digest, the bill details, who voted for and against it, will it pass the state Senate, what it means for ethanol, biodiesel, other biofuels, and more.
What we know about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine: Timing, dosage, access in Washington state By Evan Bush, The Seattle Times
Published: February 26, 2021, 7:31am
Share: FILE - This Dec. 2, 2020 photo provided by Johnson & Johnson shows vials of the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine in the United States. Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose vaccine protects against COVID-19, according to an analysis by U.S. regulators Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, that sets the stage for a final decision on a new and easier-to-use shot to help tame the pandemic. The Food and Drug Administration’s scientists confirmed that overall, it s about 66% effective and also said J&J s shot, one that could help speed vaccinations by requiring just one dose instead of two, is safe to use. (Johnson & Johnson via AP)
The state Department of Health said it expects COVID-19 vaccine deliveries to be back on track by Wednesday. Pfizer is expected to increase doses to states in March.