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Cooling Law Backfires? Tax Smoke Signals
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Spokane’s new “right to cooling” law aims to shield residents from deadly heat waves—but critics warn it could hurt low-income housing providers by forcing them to pay for costly upgrades, potentially worsening conditions or forcing property sales. Meanwhile, advocates push for a long-overdue cigarette tax hike in Washington state, arguing a $2-per-pack increase would save lives and fund vital smoking cessation programs, making it a crucial public health win.
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