Graph showing Spokane County in comparison with the 12 counties that received more funding from the state Department of Commerce.
SPOKANE - The Washington State Chamber of Commerce announced that it awarded $72.6 million for community decarbonization work in 24 counties on June 17. Spokane County organizations have received a total of $599,700 in funding from Washington's Climate Commitment Act, significantly less than other counties such as King and Pierce, which have received $19,883,388 and $9,031,678, respectively.
Despite the substantial disparity in funding, Spokane County itself has not actively pursued this specific grant money. According to Patrick Bell, Spokane County's Communications Director, the funds are al...
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