Washington state’s cap-and-invest programs became controversial in June when Washington posted the highest gas prices in the nation.

Now, a state employee, Jackson Maynard, in charge of making fuel forecasts was told to lie and not include the true costs. He’s now suing for being forced to retire early.

“He was approached by a supervisor and told not to include what the impacts of cap-and-trade will be. … They were asking him to lie, and he wouldn’t do that”. The complaint said Smith was told he would need OFM approval on future calculations, he was denied a promotion, and was denied leave to see a sick family member, which he alleges was retaliation.

Article: https://crosscut.com/briefs/2023/12/wa-state-employee-files-claim-over-order-falsify-fuel-forecast