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Clean tech takes off in Moses Lake
Clean tech takes off in Moses Lake
As a daylily-orange sky bloomed over Grant County International Airport one morning last September, a strange new fledgling taxied into…
Governor Jay Inslee
Mar 30
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö pays historic visit to Washington state
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö pays historic visit to Washington ...
His Excellency Sauli Niinistö, President of the Republic of Finland, visited the Washington State Capitol on Monday, March 6, 2023. His…
Governor Jay Inslee
Mar 7
Failing to plan for climate change is planning to fail
Failing to plan for climate change is planning to fail
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Governor Jay Inslee
Mar 6
To end gun violence, build on what works
To end gun violence, build on what works
Washington’s public health approach to confronting America’s epidemic of gun violence is saving lives
Governor Jay Inslee
Mar 3
Senate approves urgently-needed reforms to competency restoration system
Senate approves urgently-needed reforms to competency restoration s...
Today, the Senate approved legislation requested by Gov. Jay Inslee that would spur urgent reforms to the state’s competency restoration…
Governor Jay Inslee
Mar 2
Washington stands with Ukraine on anniversary of Russian invasion
Washington stands with Ukraine on anniversary of Russian invasion
On the one-year mark of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Washington remains committed to helping refugees and supporting civilians and…
Governor Jay Inslee
Feb 24
New Working Families Tax Credit returns up to $1,200 for eligible families
New Working Families Tax Credit returns up to $1,200 for eligible f...
The Department of Revenue officially launched the Working Families Tax Credit at a press event in Seattle on Feb. 1.
Governor Jay Inslee
Feb 1
Changing the face of Washington’s justice system
Changing the face of Washington’s justice system
In the past decade, Inslee has strived to make Washington’s courts look more like the communities they serve
Governor Jay Inslee
Jan 17
Inslee delivers State of the State: “Bold actions for building a stronger Washington”
Inslee delivers State of the State: “Bold actions for building a st...
As the new legislative session begins, Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his 2023 State of the State speech today at a joint session of the House…
Governor Jay Inslee
Jan 10
National workforce shortages strain public services
National workforce shortages strain public services
In a tight labor market, workers are tougher to find, tougher to keep, and they command a higher salary. State agencies are investing in…
Governor Jay Inslee
Jan 4
2022 in Review
2022 in Review
2022 is in the books, and it’s been quite a saga.
Governor Jay Inslee
Dec 30, 2022
Housing, homelessness and behavioral health top Inslee’s budget priorities for 2023–25
Housing, homelessness and behavioral health top Inslee’s budget pri...
Gov. Jay Inslee released his 2023–25 budget proposals today, urging legislators to continue prioritizing investments in housing…
Governor Jay Inslee
Dec 14, 2022
Inslee tours site of new behavioral health teaching hospital, previews legislative agenda for 2023
Inslee tours site of new behavioral health teaching hospital, previ...
Gov. Jay Inslee visited the University of Washington today to tour the first-of-its-kind behavioral health teaching hospital currently…
Governor Jay Inslee
Dec 9, 2022
Reading, math, science, and wellness: youth mental health is a new educational cornerstone
Reading, math, science, and wellness: youth mental health is a new ...
Adolescence is a hurricane. Friendships, family matters, schoolwork, extracurriculars, jobs, and social media bluster around youth. Some…
Governor Jay Inslee
Oct 28, 2022
Washington students leaving money on the table by forgetting the FAFSA
Washington students leaving money on the table by forgetting the FAFSA
Aspiring college students and young professionals are leaving money on the table. As much as $50 million has been forgone by Washington…
Governor Jay Inslee
Oct 18, 2022
“What goes around, comes around” when it comes to industrial waste
“What goes around, comes around” when it comes to industrial waste
“What goes around, comes around,” as the idiom goes. What one puts into the world is often returned in kind. It’s true of good humor, and…
Governor Jay Inslee
Sep 28, 2022
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