Supporters of fuel tax gather more fundraising than opponents

8-8-2018

SEATTLE, Wash. (AP) — More than $4.5 million already has been raised by supporters and opponents of a proposed carbon fee that the Secretary of State’s office has certified for the November ballot.

The Seattle Times reports State Public Disclosure Commission records show proponents have brought in more than $2.7 million as of Monday, while opponents have raised $1.7 million.

The initiative would create an escalating state carbon “fee” on most fossil-fuels emission, and invest the revenue in clean energy, clean water, forests and other projects.

Supporters of the initiative, also known as the Protect Washington Act, include Ben & Jerry’s, the Sierra Club, Planned Parenthood, and the Lummi Nation.