Washington state: $25 million available to spend on a scam, but not enough money to keep the state parks open

Washington State To Close 13 State Parks In 2009 : The Adventurist

Washington state will be forced to close 13 state parks under a new budget proposal set forth by Governor Chris Gregoire.

Politics | Budget deficit forces trim in climate plans | Seattle Times Newspaper

The governor's proposed budget includes about $25 million for climate change, including money to add solar panels to three state prisons, increase the energy efficiency of public buildings and fund anaerobic digesters to reduce waste.