Gregoire says state should take lead in green economy
By
John Dodge
The Olympian
January 30, 2009
Article on Governor Gregoire's press conference regarding the Cap and Invest Bill.
"This state should choose to be a leader in creating a new green economy built on jobs that reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and wean citizens and businesses off reliance on fossil fuels, Gov. Chris Gregoire said Thursday.
To that effect, she introduced her signature environmental legislation for the 2009 Legislature, brushing aside criticisms that it would be too costly and too aggressive in the face of a state budget deficit of nearly $6 billion and an imploding economy..."
