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Washington high court strikes down voter-approved natural gas measure
Original: WA high court tosses natural gas measure approved by voters
The Washington State Supreme Court has thrown out a natural gas measure that voters had approved at the ballot box, voiding the outcome of the election on the issue. The ruling removes a law that citizens had directly endorsed, raising questions about the mechanics of the state's initiative process. Reaction is focused on the tension between judicial review and voter will, with supporters of the measure likely to voice frustration and opponents welcoming the decision.
Why now: A state supreme court just overturned the result of a statewide vote, a decision with immediate legal and policy consequences.
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- WA high court tosses natural gas measure approved by voters · News From The States
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