Biden affirms COVID-19 is a state issue
WASHINGTON D.C., December 27, 2021 – Today in the virtual meeting with members of the National Governors Association, President Joe Biden laid out his steps the federal government is taking to combat the Omicron surge. However, he put the onus on governors to take ownership of their authorities to develop “state level” solutions to ending […]
President Biden and First Lady visit Children’s National Hospital
WASHINGTON D.C., December 24, 2021 – Today, U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden spent this morning at the Children’s National Hospital “to spread a little holiday cheer,” as the president put it. The Bidens read “Olaf’s Night Before Christmas” to the children which was also live streamed throughout the hospital. Since 1945, […]
Biden signs anti-Asian hate crimes bill into law
Washington D.C., May 20, 2021 – Today, President Joe Biden signed into law the C OVID-19 Hate Crimes Act that passed through U.S. House of Representatives by a 364-62 vote Tuesday and U.S. Senate by a 94-1 vote last month. “To the members of our United States Congress on both sides of the aisle who helped pass […]
Biden proclaims National Volunteer Week: April 18-24
On April 16, President Joe Biden Jr. proclaims April 18 through April 24, 2021, as National Volunteer Week. According to a 2018 Volunteering in America report 77 million adults volunteered through an organization last year. Americans volunteered nearly 6.9 billion hours, worth an estimated $167 billion in economic value. “I call upon all Americans to […]
Inaugural Address by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff WASHINGTON DC, January 20,2021 – Today, Joseph R. Biden, was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. President Joe Biden’s Inaugural Address in it’s Entirety Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, distinguished guests, and my fellow […]
Larsen statement on historic Biden-Harris win
By Office of Representative Rick Larsen | Press Release EVERETT, Wash. — Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after Joe Biden was declared the winner of the presidential race. “I congratulate Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for winning this battle for the soul of America. This is a historic victory and I applaud […]
Inslee statement on President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris
By Office of Governor Jay Inslee | Press Release Gov. Jay Inslee made the following statement today congratulating President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on winning the popular vote and the Electoral College. “The American people have spoken. My heartfelt congratulations go out to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on receiving more votes […]
WA State Democratic Chair Podlodowski on Biden’s VP pick
SEATTLE — Tina Podlodowski, Chair of the Washington State Democratic Party, issued the following statement regarding Vice President Joe Biden’s selection of Senator Kamala Harris to be his running mate: “Washington Democrats are thrilled with the historic choice of Senator Harris, the first Black and Indian American woman selected for a major party’s presidential ticket, […]
Celebrating three years of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Today marks the third year since the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) was passed—the largest investment in the country’s infrastructure in a generation—which has delivered $9.89 billion in transportation infrastructure projects throughout the state of Washington. Projects in Snohomish County that have benefitted from these dollars include but are not limited to; $25 million to construct […]
Washington and Nevada governors activate National Guard for election safety
OLYMPIA—Just days following the destruction of ballot boxes in both Portland and Vancouver on October 28, in what Secretary of State Steve Hobbs called an act of “terror” against “fair elections in Washington state,” Governor Jay Inslee on Friday, November 1, activated Washington National Guard members to support public safety activities related to the 2024 […]
