Story As Washington state is experiencing a dramatic rise in COVID cases due to the Omicron variant, Gov. Jay Inslee announced steps today to contain the spread. Inslee did not announce any rollbacks, restrictions or closures. Inslee also talked about his …
Story Below is the monthly recap of board and commission appointments made by Gov. Jay Inslee during the month of December 2021. Boards and Commissions are designed to give Washingtonians a voice in their government and allow residents to influence …
As we end 2021, here’s a look back through photos of some of Gov. Jay Inslee’s work across the state. The COVID-19 pandemic continued to impact Washington in large and small ways. Inslee was able to lift almost all restrictions in late June, until the …
Story Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement today following news of the death of retired Washington State Supreme Court Justice and former chief justice, Mary Fairhurst. “I am deeply saddened about the loss of Justice Mary Fairhurst. She was a talented …
Story Gov. Jay Inslee issued a statement today on his authority to make changes to the long-term care premiums set to begin collections on January 1st. “There seems to be some inaccurate reporting and misinformation about the Legislature’s long-term care …
Story Gov. Jay Inslee sent a letter today to the state Employment Security Department, directing them to not accept long-term services and support premiums from employers in advance of quarterly taxes due in April 2022. The letter follows the announcement …
Story The governor and Trudi Inslee released a video today, as the holidays approach and more people gather with family and friends, the omicron variant is spreading through the state. The Inslees urged everyone to get vaccinated, boosted, use caution and …
Story Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the appointment of Kristin Ballinger to the King County Superior Court. She will replace Judge David Steiner who unexpectedly passed away in November. Since 2013 Ballinger has worked at Harrigan Leyh Farmer & …
Story Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement today following the news of the death of Senator Doug Ericksen, which was announced by the Senate Republican Caucus. "Trudi and I send our deep condolences to Doug's family, friends and colleagues. Our …
Story Gov. Jay Inslee, together with Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig and House Speaker Laurie Jinkins, released the following statements this morning on delaying the Washington Cares Fund premium assessment: “I have been in ongoing discussions with …
Story Gov. Jay Inslee today announced his homelessness proposals for the 2022 legislative session, which will bolster Washington’s leadership in finding solutions for individuals living without shelter and help those at risk of becoming homeless. The …
Story Gov. Jay Inslee today announced his salmon recovery proposals for the 2022 legislative session, which will bolster Washington’s leadership in protecting and restoring salmon across the state. The governor put forward a $187 million investment in a …
Story Gov. Jay Inslee today announced his climate proposals for the 2022 legislative session, which will bolster Washington’s leadership in clean energy and economic growth. The governor put forward a $626 million investment in a climate strategy that …
Story Below is the monthly recap of board and commission appointments made by Gov. Jay Inslee during the month of November 2021. Boards and Commissions are designed to give Washingtonians a voice in their government and allow residents to influence …
Story Gov. Jay Inslee today declared a state of emergency in Lewis County as a result of severe damage that occurred on Nov. 15, when an over-height load struck the overpass under Koontz Road on Interstate 5 (Proclamation 21-19). The damage sustained to …
Story Gov. Jay Inslee sent a letter to FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on Friday requesting the federal agency's swift action on providing aid to Washington's flood-damaged regions once the state's damage assessment is complete, which is …
Story In case you missed it: Gov. Jay Inslee sent a letter to FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on Friday requesting the federal agency's swift action on providing aid to Washington's flood-damaged regions once the state's damage assessment …
Story Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement Saturday after public health officials confirmed three cases of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus in Washington state. "We knew this day was inevitable, but the good news is we have more tools at our …
Gov. Jay Inslee in partnership with the Washington State Department of Health, the King County Executive’s Office, Public Health – Seattle & King County, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Washington State Emergency Management Division …
Story Gov. Jay Inslee today issued a Workforce Training Boards directive to ensure a system-wide focus on achieving equitable economic recovery for all, placing an emphasis on serving and tracking the impact of state partnerships on moving the most …
