Jackson County comes out in opposition to cap-and-trade bill

The county was joined by more than a dozen other counties, primarily throughout southern and eastern Oregon.

At past stories on the jordan cove project.bill is thes committee.

If it passes ways and means, the senate will hold a formal vote on the floor.

You're seeing video of recent protests over the bill.

Cap and trade would reduce carbon emission in the state and potentially phase out old diesel engines.

If companies go over the carbon cap, they could pay a fine.

Oregonians have been divided over the bill since the start of the short legislative session.

Republicans have fiercely opposed the bill saying the new environmental restrictions will put working class families out of a job.

Democrats say this bill is necessary to combat climate change.

The last time a controversial climate bill got this close to the senate floor...republicans walked out.

Leading to the bill dying in the senate.

Today- t jackson county commissioners announced it's opposed to the bill.

They join more than a dozen other counties.

Curry, josephine, and douglas are among those opposed.

In a proclamation, jackson county says the bill will have punitive impacts on the county and its people.

It cited increased utility costs, increased cost of