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Inslee tells the Washington story at Climate Week NYC
Inslee tells the Washington story at Climate Week NYC
World leaders gathered in New York City this week for the United Nations General Assembly. Concurrently, environmental ministers and…
Governor Jay Inslee
Sep 22
Refreshing a 60-year bond with Japan’s Hyogo Prefecture
Refreshing a 60-year bond with Japan’s Hyogo Prefecture
A Wednesday handshake between Gov. Jay Inslee & Gov. Motohiko Saito of Japan’s Hyogo Prefecture on the steps of the Washington State…
Governor Jay Inslee
Sep 14
It’s a new era for the Washington State Patrol
It’s a new era for the Washington State Patrol
Equipped with a host of new tools and the latest technology, the work of the Washington State Patrol looks a lot different than a century…
Governor Jay Inslee
Aug 25
State turns unexpected hospital closure into opportunity to address urgent behavioral health needs
State turns unexpected hospital closure into opportunity to address...
As part of an urgent effort to serve the increasing numbers of people waiting for behavioral health services, including those in jail…
Governor Jay Inslee
Aug 9
Leaders prepare to welcome millions to Washington’s World Cup
Leaders prepare to welcome millions to Washington’s World Cup
Today the U.S. Women’s National Soccer team officially punched their ticket to the knockout round of the World Cup. Advancing against stiff…
Governor Jay Inslee
Aug 1
Cleaner jet fuel, made in Washington, is set to take off
Cleaner jet fuel, made in Washington, is set to take off
Airplanes are thirsty. The Boeing 737 MAX guzzles a gallon of jet fuel every five seconds. For every gallon burned, a cloud of noxious…
Governor Jay Inslee
Jul 27
Inslee and legislators say it’s time for “radical transparency” as Big Oil rakes in excessive…
Inslee and legislators say it’s time for “radical transparency” as ...
Big Oil celebrates record profits as consumers grapple with high gas prices and the costly effects of extreme weather events driven by…
WA Governor’s Office
Jul 20
Making “internet for all” possible in Washington
Making “internet for all” possible in Washington
How the state and federal governments are working together to bring high-speed internet to every corner of the Evergreen State
Governor Jay Inslee
Jun 27
June is Pride Month in Washington state
June is Pride Month in Washington state
June is LGBTQ Pride Month, and Gov. Jay Inslee joined state employees and community leaders on Thursday to help raise a celebratory flag…
Governor Jay Inslee
Jun 1
EV charger installation is amping up
EV charger installation is amping up
Electric vehicle popularity is amping up — EV registration statewide and nationwide has quintupled in five years. EVs now account for one…
Governor Jay Inslee
May 18
‘Blake’ fixed — new drug law balances treatment and accountability
‘Blake’ fixed — new drug law balances treatment and accountability
A special session of the Washington State Legislature adjourned in a matter of hours Tuesday as Gov. Jay Inslee signed SB 5536 to settle…
Governor Jay Inslee
May 16
Inslee signs new budgets that go big on housing, behavioral health
Inslee signs new budgets that go big on housing, behavioral health
Governor also warns legislature transportation budget overpromises on new projects and fails to prioritize basic maintenance
Governor Jay Inslee
May 16
Inslee signs Trueblood fix to improve competency services
Inslee signs Trueblood fix to improve competency services
Criminal defendants have the right to remain silent, the right to counsel, and the right to a trial by jury. They also have the right to…
Governor Jay Inslee
May 15
Washington “goes big” on housing in 2023
Washington “goes big” on housing in 2023
From Vancouver to Bellingham and Pullman to La Push, the cost of housing has soared. In the last decade, one million new residents arrived…
Governor Jay Inslee
May 8
New suite of climate laws continue path to 100% clean energy future
New suite of climate laws continue path to 100% clean energy future
Washington’s path to 100% clean electricity by 2045 becomes clearer as Gov. Inslee and lawmakers celebrate achievements of this year’s…
WA Governor’s Office
May 3
Inslee signs laws to protect reproductive health and gender-affirming care
Inslee signs laws to protect reproductive health and gender-affirmi...
Washington’s nation-leading efforts to stem the attack on choice now include enhanced data privacy, shield laws for providers and patients…
Governor Jay Inslee
Apr 27
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