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KING 5 on Inslee’s “poison pill”

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaking to KING 5.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaking to KING 5.

Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee is reportedly considering diverting $700 million earmarked for bike, pedestrian and transit projects to road work in order to enact rules requiring cleaner burning fuels.

Last night, KING 5 reported on the choice Inslee appears to face: either frustrate environmentalists or face a revolt of alternative transportation advocates.

Nicholas Deshais
Joined The Spokesman-Review in 2013. He is the urban issues reporter, covering transportation, housing, development and other issues affecting the city. He also writes the Getting There transportation column and The Dirt, a roundup of construction projects, new businesses and expansions. He previously covered Spokane City Hall.

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