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Washington state's gas stations won a 50 percent tax credit on the cost of installing emergency generator after its oil marketers association made a strong case to state legislators justifying the move; that, in addition to convincing them to kill an alternative fuel tax. Oregon was the site of another double legislative victory when a cigarette tax increase and street maintenance fees on retailers were sidetracked. Meanwhile, Colorado is fighting a Stage II vapor recovery initiative, as well as a Sunday liquor law that will wipe out most of its beer sales. And if you're in Montana, take note: Your next annual conference is scheduled for June.