Inslee's carbon tax proposal filled with holes

In a time when drivers in the state of Washington are finally enjoying gasoline prices under $3 a gallon, and still falling, Gov. Jay Inslee thinks adding up to $1 to that price is a good idea.

Why when it’s the most affordable time to fill our tanks would the governor want to add more to what is already the fifth highest gas tax in the nation?

It is all part of an effort to reduce carbon emissions in order to fight climate change. Also included is cutting electricity from coal-fired power plants and encouraging increased use of electric vehicles and mass transit.

There’s plenty of reasons to...