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Washington adds worker protection laws, including ban on mandatory anti-union meetings
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/05/washington-adds-worker-protection-laws-including-ban-on-mandatory-anti-union-meetings/
A Look at Washington State’s ‘Strippers’ Bill of Rights’: Signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee, the legislation provides wide-ranging protections for adult dancers ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/30/us/strippers-bill-rights-washington.html
Washington officials want Biden to declare January storms a federal disaster: Washington officials are looking to the White House for federal assistance after ...
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/03/washington-officials-want-biden-to-declare-january-storms-a-federal-disaster/
Inslee reflects on ‘lives changed’ with a pen in a conference room: Gov. Jay Inslee entered the conference room next to his Capitol office Thursday morning ...
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/01/inslee-reflects-on-lives-changed-with-a-pen-in-a-conference-room/
Controversial clean energy law takes effect in Washington: Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday signed a hotly contested bill to quicken Puget Sound Energy’s transition ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/29/controversial-clean-energy-law-takes-effect-in-washington/
New Washington budget boosts state spending by $2B: Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday signed the final operating budget of his tenure, approving an extra $2 billion ...
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/02/new-washington-budget-boosts-state-spending-by-2b/
Housing and homelessness in Washington, by the numbers: In recent years, Washington lawmakers have changed zoning laws, poured money into new housing ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/29/housing-and-homelessness-in-washington-by-the-numbers/
Inslee signs final transportation budget, warns of tough sledding: As Gov. Jay Inslee prepared to sign the last transportation spending plan of his 12-year ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/29/inslee-signs-final-transportation-budget-warns-of-tough-sledding/
Gov. Jay Inslee signs new gun laws, including ban at transit facilities, libraries
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/26/gov-jay-inslee-signs-new-gun-laws-including-ban-at-transit-facilities-libraries/
Washington governor signs ‘strippers’ bill of rights’ into law: Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) signed the so-called strippers’ bill of rights into law Tuesday ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4557274-washington-governor-signs-strippers-bill-of-rights-into-law/
What to know about Washington state’s law requiring LGBTQ+ history in public schools
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/23/what-to-know-about-washington-states-law-requiring-lgbtq-history-in-public-schools/
Amid book bans, DEI cuts and 'Don't Say Gay' laws, 7 states will mandate LGBTQ-inclusive curricula
nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/washington-lgbtq-history-schools-governor-law-rcna144991
Gov. Inslee signs slate of climate and environment bills into law: During the last bill-signing tour of his career at the helm of Washington, outgoing Gov ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/28/gov-inslee-signs-slate-of-climate-and-environment-bills-into-law/
New WA law will allow traffic cameras on more city streets: The potential for expanded use of speed and red-light cameras comes as roadway deaths in Washington ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/new-wa-law-will-allow-traffic-cameras-on-more-city-streets/
4 more years of Inslee? How Democrats running for governor say they differ: How would the leading Democratic candidates for Washington governor differ from four ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/4-more-years-of-inslee-how-democrats-running-for-governor-say-they-differ/
Washington Gov. Inslee signs fentanyl bill sending money to disproportionately affected tribes
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/20/washington-gov-inslee-signs-fentanyl-bill-sending-money-to-disproportionately-affected-tribes/
As Inslee’s final legislative session ends, more work remains to cement climate legacy
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/08/as-inslees-final-legislative-session-ends-more-work-remains-to-cement-climate-legacy/
Inslee seeks ouster of WA regulatory leader amid tumult at agency: The chair of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission is under fire for the use ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/inslee-seeks-ouster-of-wa-regulatory-leader-amid-tumult-at-agency/
Washington Lawmakers, Gov. Inslee aim to help paraeducators: Representatives from Vancouver Public Schools met with Gov. Jay Inslee in early February to showcase ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/09/washington-lawmakers-gov-inslee-aim-to-help-paraeducators/
New projects headed for Southwest Washington as lawmakers approve capital budget: Southwest Washington is about to get a makeover. Local lawmakers secured ...
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/07/new-projects-headed-for-southwest-washington-as-lawmakers-approve-capital-budget/
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Dual language education is one step closer to becoming a WA law: Lawmakers have passed a bill to create permanent funding for dual-language programs in K-12 ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/dual-language-education-is-one-step-closer-to-becoming-a-wa-law/
Inslee visits Vancouver elementary school, talks special education challenges with teachers, staff, parents
columbian.com/news/2024/feb/09/inslee-visits-vancouver-elementary-school-talks-special-education-challenges-with-teachers-staff-parents/
Biden approves disaster declaration for Spokane County fires; federal money available
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/biden-approves-disaster-declaration-for-spokane-county-fires-federal-money-available/
Out of gas: Inslee’s oil transparency bill stalls in Legislature: Gov. Jay Inslee’s drive to require oil companies to reveal more about their gasoline prices and ...
columbian.com/news/2024/feb/06/out-of-gas-inslees-oil-transparency-bill-stalls-in-legislature/
Gov. Inslee talks fentanyl, clean energy in Walla Walla: WALLA WALLA —In Walla Walla, fentanyl overdoses have become run-of-the-mill calls for first responders ...
columbian.com/news/2024/feb/19/gov-inslee-talks-fentanyl-clean-energy-in-walla-walla/
A state pollution tax raised $2 billion. Can it survive the backlash?: Washington state’s cap-and-trade program brought in nearly $2 billion in its first year ...
washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/02/05/washington-gas-prices-cap-trade/
Inslee signs executive order for WA to study, issue guidelines for AI use: The order will have state cabinet agencies identify potential uses of AI in state ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/inslee-signs-executive-order-for-wa-to-study-issue-guidelines-for-ai-use/
WA’s opioid epidemic and the state’s effort to fight it, by the numbers: Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday asked state health and social services officials to update ...
columbian.com/news/2024/jan/30/was-opioid-epidemic-and-the-states-effort-to-fight-it-by-the-numbers/
Tribal leaders urge WA for help to fight fentanyl crisis: The Lummi Nation has called on Gov. Jay Inslee to declare a state of emergency on fentanyl ...
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Starting his final year in office, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee stresses he isn’t finished yet
columbian.com/news/2024/jan/09/starting-his-final-year-in-office-washington-gov-jay-inslee-stresses-he-isnt-finished-yet/
2024 Washington legislative preview: Inslee makes case for climate, urges lawmakers to pass his supplemental budget
columbian.com/news/2024/jan/04/2024-washington-legislative-preview-inslee-makes-case-for-climate-urges-lawmakers-to-pass-his-supplemental-budget/
Tribal leaders urge WA for help to fight fentanyl crisis: OLYMPIA — Tribal leaders and state lawmakers on Monday urged a joint approach to tackle the fentanyl ...
columbian.com/news/2024/jan/23/tribal-leaders-urge-wa-for-help-to-fight-fentanyl-crisis/
Initiative to repeal WA climate act takes key step toward ballot: Washington's Secretary of State verified signatures seeking a repeal of the state's Climate ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/initiative-2117-to-repeal-wa-climate-act-takes-key-step-toward-ballot/
Gov. Inslee orders new rules for how WA deals with wolves that attack livestock: Gov. Jay Inslee ordered officials to draft new rules for dealing with ...
spokesman.com/stories/2024/jan/12/governor-orders-new-wolf-removal-rules/
Gov. Jay Inslee is in Vancouver today to celebrate the opening of the new criminal justice center at the former Image Elementary School on 122nd Avenue south ... Show more
Inslee’s last legislative session holds some of the biggest issues yet: On the brink of his final year in office, Gov. Jay Inslee gets a final chance to ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/inslees-last-legislative-session-holds-some-of-the-biggest-issues-yet/
Lawmakers to take on fentanyl, housing in 2024: OLYMPIA — Lawmakers in Washington will return to Olympia on Monday to address housing, climate change and the ...
columbian.com/news/2024/jan/05/lawmakers-to-take-on-fentanyl-housing-in-2024/
Gov. Jay Inslee optimistic about his proposed 2024 supplemental budget: Gov. Jay Inslee is “cautiously optimistic” that state legislators will approve his ...
columbian.com/news/2023/dec/16/gov-jay-inslee-optimistic-about-his-proposed-2024-supplemental-budget/
Inslee’s last legislative session holds some of the biggest issues yet: OLYMPIA — Asked for a photograph in front of burgundy velvet curtains in his office in ...
columbian.com/news/2024/jan/01/inslees-last-legislative-session-holds-some-of-the-biggest-issues-yet/
Inslee’s legacy? It’s likely up for one final vote: Gov. Jay Inslee might normally be on a retirement tour in his last year in office. But six GOP initiatives ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/inslees-legacy-its-likely-up-for-one-final-vote/
As 2023 limps to a close, some lies and one hard truth: It's that time when political fact-checkers put out their "lie of the year" lists ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/as-2023-limps-to-a-close-some-lies-and-one-hard-truth/
Gov. Inslee proposes another $941 million for clean energy, climate action in WA: The money would come from revenue collected from the state's carbon-pricing ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/gov-inslee-proposes-another-941-million-for-clean-energy-climate-action-in-wa/
Gov. Jay Inslee takes early step to hand off power to a new governor: Come January 2025, a transition of power will occur for the first time in more than a ...
columbian.com/news/2023/dec/18/gov-jay-inslee-takes-early-step-to-hand-off-power-to-a-new-governor/
Inslee touts encampment clearing efforts, proposes more money for housing: The governor said more than 1,000 people have been moved indoors from 30 encampments ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/inslee-touts-encampment-clearing-efforts-proposes-more-money-for-housing/
In his final year, Inslee’s proposed budget eyes housing, fighting fentanyl: Gov. Jay Inslee said Wednesday he wants to prioritize behavioral healthcare, housing ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/housing-fighting-fentanyl-priorities-in-inslees-proposed-budget/
Gov. Whitmer wagers beer with Washington governor on Michigan's championship game
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/01/05/gretchen-whitmer-washington-jay-inslee-wagers-beer-wine-on-michigan-football-championship-game/72122182007/
Gov. Inslee to seek $50M more toward opioid education, treatment: Gov. Jay Inslee said he'll also consider state regulations allowing paramedics to provide ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/gov-inslee-to-seek-50m-more-toward-opioid-education-treatment/
‘The state of Washington is making this a highest priority’: Gov. Jay Inslee visits Interstate 5 Bridge
columbian.com/news/2023/nov/30/the-state-of-washington-is-making-this-a-highest-priority-gov-jay-inslee-visits-interstate-5-bridge/
Opponents of WA climate law submit signatures to repeal it: KENT — In one of the busiest travel weeks of the year, in one of the most expensive states for ...
columbian.com/news/2023/nov/22/opponents-of-wa-climate-law-submit-signatures-to-repeal-it/
‘Any complexity adds to inequity’: Inslee issues executive order requiring plain language
columbian.com/news/2023/nov/17/any-complexity-adds-to-inequity-inslee-issues-executive-order-requiring-plain-language/
Federal report points out threats to Puget Sound salmon, missed deadlines: Ecology and Gov. Inslee's office defended the state's salmon recovery efforts ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/federal-report-points-out-threats-to-puget-sound-salmon-missed-deadlines/
How the UW and WSU football coaches' salaries compare: Neither is among the top 40 highest-paid coaches nationwide.
axios.com/local/seattle/2023/10/17/washington-huskies-kalen-deboer-salary
U.S FERC approves expansion of TC Energy's GTN XPress Project: The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on Thursday granted permission for GTN XPress ...
reuters.com/business/energy/us-ferc-approves-expansion-tc-energys-gtn-xpress-project-2023-10-19/
Inslee didn’t abuse power with pandemic eviction moratorium, Washington Supreme Court rules
columbian.com/news/2023/sep/29/inslee-didnt-abuse-power-with-pandemic-eviction-moratorium-washington-supreme-court-rules/
WA Gov. Inslee tests positive for COVID: The governor has "very mild" symptoms, including a cough. He'll continue to work and take meetings virtually ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/gov-inslee-tests-positive-for-covid/
‘Almost a Miraculous Solution’: 25 Governors Vow to Quadruple Heat Pump Installations
commondreams.org/news/heat-pump-installation
New WA air-quality monitors draw critique from environmental justice advocates: The state's Department of Ecology will install dozens of monitors around ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/new-wa-air-quality-monitors-draw-critique-from-environmental-justice-advocates/
Gov. Inslee asks White House to aid Spokane County wildfire survivors: The Gray and Oregon Road fires killed two people, destroyed 700 structures ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/gov-inslee-asks-white-house-to-aid-spokane-county-wildfire-survivors/
Jay Inslee endorses Bob Ferguson to succeed him as Washington governor: Gov. Jay Inslee on Saturday endorsed Attorney General Bob Ferguson in next year's ...
columbian.com/news/2023/sep/10/jay-inslee-endorses-bob-ferguson-to-succeed-him-as-washington-governor/
Is Inslee’s plan working? The EV age arrives — in wealthier areas: The number of electric cars just surged in Washington, showing Gov. Jay Inslee's dream of an ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/is-inslees-plan-working-the-ev-age-arrives-in-wealthier-areas-anyway/
Inslee requests federal aid for survivors of August wildfires: BELLINGHAM — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has formally requested federal aid and a major disaster ...
columbian.com/news/2023/oct/05/inslee-requests-federal-aid-for-survivors-of-august-wildfires/
Attorney General Bob Ferguson formally enters 2024 Washington governor race: Washington’s Democratic Attorney General Bob Ferguson formally announced on Saturday ...
columbian.com/news/2023/sep/12/attorney-general-bob-ferguson-formally-enters-2024-washington-governor-race/
Slog AM: Trump May Have Gabbed about Nuclear Subs, National Jobs Report Rebounds, Russell Wilson Was a Diva
thestranger.com/slog-am/2023/10/06/79198647/slog-am-trump-may-have-gabbed-about-nuclear-subs-national-jobs-report-rebounds-russell-wilson-was-a-diva
Hockinson school showcases sustainability as Gov. Inslee visits: BRUSH PRAIRIE — Early Wednesday morning, a handful of the world’s green leaders showcased their ...
columbian.com/news/2023/sep/06/hockinson-school-showcases-sustainability-as-gov-inslee-visits/
1 dead, emergency proclamation declared in Washington state wildfire: Washington Gov. Jay Inslee issued an emergency proclamation on Saturday after a wildfire ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4161038-1-dead-emergency-proclamation-declared-in-washington-state-wildfire/
Gov. Inslee orders Cal Anderson tree memorial restored: Gov. Jay Inslee wants the memorial to trailblazing lawmaker Cal Anderson restored on the Capitol Campus ...
columbian.com/news/2023/aug/25/gov-inslee-orders-cal-anderson-tree-memorial-restored/
'The Climate Change Bomb Has Gone Off,' Says Jay Inslee Amid Extreme Heat: "What the scientific community is telling us now, is that the Earth is screaming ...
commondreams.org/news/inslee-climate-extreme-heat
Washington's governor on climate: 'The Earth is screaming at us': Gov. Jay Inslee said that the consequences of climate change have hit sooner ...
politico.com/news/2023/07/23/inslee-climate-change-earth-screaming-00107724
Washington governor: Climate change ‘pounding on the door’: Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) said on Sunday that climate change is “pounding on the door” after a ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4114433-washington-governor-climate-change-pounding-on-the-door/
Gov. Inslee visits Vancouver’s tiny-home affordable housing community: Gov. Jay Inslee’s eyes scan over the photographs, assorted knickknacks and military medals ...
columbian.com/news/2023/jul/14/gov-inslee-visits-vancouvers-tiny-home-affordable-housing-community/
'The Earth is screaming at us': Gov. Inslee calls for climate action amid record heat
abcnews.go.com/Politics/earth-screaming-us-gov-inslee-calls-climate-action/story
U.S. needs to go 'further and faster' to achieve climate goals, lawmakers say : As extreme heat waves and natural disasters become more frequent ...
cnbc.com/2023/07/23/us-needs-to-go-further-and-faster-to-achieve-climate-goals-lawmakers-say-.html
Inslee, lawmakers turn up heat on oil companies as WA gas prices top nation: Gov. Jay Inslee and lawmakers stood in front of a row of electric school buses to ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/inslee-lawmakers-turn-up-heat-on-oil-companies-as-wa-gas-prices-top-nation/
Former sheriff who nabbed ‘Green River Killer’ to run for Washington governor: SEATTLE — A former sheriff and congressman known for his work that led to the ...
columbian.com/news/2023/jul/03/former-sheriff-who-nabbed-green-river-killer-to-run-for-washington-governor/
Walt Milroy, legendary Ingraham High boys basketball coach, dies at 103: Milroy coached the Rams to a perfect record in 1968-69, winning the state title with a ...
seattletimes.com/sports/high-school/walt-milroy-legendary-ingraham-high-boys-basketball-coach-dies-at-103/
Clark County legislators and educators condemn Supreme Court affirmative action ruling
columbian.com/news/2023/jun/30/clark-county-legislators-and-educators-condemn-supreme-court-affirmative-action-ruling/
Paid articlePaid WA must double-down on its investment in sustainable aviation | Editorial: Washington needs more aggressive investment in green aviation fuel if it wants to ...
seattletimes.com/opinion/editorials/wa-must-double-down-on-its-investment-in-sustainable-aviation/
Inslee, Cantwell visit site of destructive Columbia Gorge wildfire: “The smoke behind us comes from climate change,” Gov. Jay Inslee told reporters after a ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/inslee-cantwell-visit-site-of-destructive-columbia-gorge-wildfire/
Gov. Inslee: Install speed-enforcement cameras on state highways: OLYMPIA — In a visceral response to data showing increased speeding, drunk driving and traffic ...
columbian.com/news/2023/jun/29/gov-inslee-install-speed-enforcement-cameras-on-state-highways/
Washington governor rejects plea for review of Portland hiker’s fatal shooting despite investigation errors
oregonlive.com/crime/2023/07/washington-governor-rejects-plea-for-review-of-portland-hikers-fatal-shooting-despite-investigation-errors.html
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