Washington voters are set to decide a ballot measure that would block state and local governments from discouraging the use of natural gas. Why it matters: If Initiative 2066 passes, it will ...

The story of Initiative 2066 begins with a natural gas law passed earlier this year. In March, Gov. Jay Inslee signed Engrossed State House Bill (ESHB) 1589 into law. The legislation was designed ...

Legal wrangling over the ballot initiative blocking Washington’s efforts to phase out natural gas use in homes intensified Dec. 11 when opponents sued, alleging the measure violates the state ...

WASHINGTON STATE — Early election results indicate that 51% of voters are in favor of Initiative Measure No. 2066, while 49% are choosing to vote against it. Initiative Measure No. 2066, also ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Early returns show Washington state voters are split on Initiative 2066. Votes to approve I-2066 are at 51% as of 10 p.m. Tuesday, while votes against the initiative are at 49% ...

(The Center Square) – In initial Tuesday night returns, Initiative 2066, which aims to ensure natural gas remains an energy choice in Washington state, was leading by a margin of 51.2% to 48.7%.

About a third of homes in Washington state rely on natural gas. It's responsible for at least 20% of Washington’s greenhouse gas emissions, according to the state’s latest inventory, from 2019.

If passed, Initiative 2066 would repeal provisions of a new state law meant to hasten Puget Sound Energy’s transition away from natural gas.It also bars cities and counties from prohibiting ...

Regional neighbors of Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming have all voted to prohibit these local bans on natural gas. On Sept. 15, 2023, Washington’s State Building Code Council (SBCC) adopted new ...

Legal wrangling over the ballot initiative blocking Washington’s efforts to phase out natural gas use in homes intensified Dec. 11 when opponents sued, alleging the measure violates the state ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Early returns show Washington state voters are split on Initiative 2066. Votes to approve I-2066 are at 51% as of 10 p.m. Tuesday, while votes against the initiative are at 49% ...