Oregon Republicans revisit cap-and-invest proposal 7 years after they walked out over it

Oregon lawmakers are meeting to discuss a potential carbon market proposal. This follows a previous attempt seven years ago that resulted in a legislative walkout.
A committee of Democratic and Republican lawmakers is meeting to discuss the costs and benefits of Oregon joining a West Coast carbon market.
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