Fact Check: Critics Say Washington's Initiative 2117 Would Cut Transportation Funding

Update: 2024-09-27

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A new report published by Greenline Insights, along with proponents of the Climate Commitment Act, claims that if Initiative 2117 is approved by voters and repeals the law, it would deprive the state of state revenue by $3.9 billion through 2029. According to a press release statement citing the study’s conclusions, the No 2117 campaign argued the initiative “would cut billions in investments in transportation - slashing transit and putting road and bridge projects at risk.” However, CCA revenue is restricted in what kind of transportation projects it can go toward.

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Fact Check: Critics Say Washington's Initiative 2117 Would Cut Transportation Funding

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Fact Check: Critics Say Washington's Initiative 2117 Would Cut Transportation Funding