Washington voters understand the strong connection between a healthy environment and a strong economy. She hopes the results of the poll will make state leaders think twice about cutting environmental programs when they look for ways to save money in the wake of the passage of tax-cutting Initiative 695. And as legislators look for more budget cuts, all environmental programs are vulnerable, Fraser said. Fraser agreed with the poll's results, believing strong grass-roots support exists for environmental protection. But, she said, that doesn't mean environmental protection bills are easy to pass.
Environmental issues are a constant battleground.
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