Inslee responds after individuals breach gates to Executive Residence
By Office of the Governor | Press Release OLYMPIA, WASH., JANUARY 6, 2021 – At the same time the U.S. Capitol was overrun by a pro-Trump mob on Wednesday, more than 100 individuals broke past the gates of the Executive Residence in Olympia and were turned away at the door of the building by state […]
Inslee deploys 750 National Guardsman to protect Capitol Campus
By Office of the Governor | Press Release Establishment of First Amendment and restricted areas on Capitol Campus Activated 750 Washington State National Guardsman to protect Capitol Campus as the Legislature convenes Editors Note: Pictured is Gov. Inslee visiting Guardsmen at Call Center in Tumwater, Wash. May 20, 2020. Joint Forces Headquarters, Washington National Guard. […]
Inslee extends statewide COVID restrictions to Jan 11
By Office of the Governor | Press Release Gov. Jay Inslee today announced a one-week extension of the “Stay Safe–Stay Healthy” proclamation, along with the statewide restrictions imposed. The extension of the statewide restrictions will now expire on January 11, 2021. No changes were made in the proclamation aside from the expiration date. “Our consistent mission has […]
Inslee authorizes $54 million in federal CARES Act funds to extend Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
By Press releases from Office of the Governor and Employment Security Department with additions by Mario Lotmore. Update: [6:30 p.m. Sunday, December 27, 2020] President Donald J. Trump signs $2.3 trillion government funding bill into law Sunday evening preventing a shutdown that was set to begin on Tuesday. The bill consists of $740 billion in […]
Inslee announces authorization of Moderna vaccine
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff Olympia, Wash., December 20, 2020 – Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the authorization of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine by the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup. Last night, the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup completed its review of the federal process and has concluded the Moderna COVID-19 […]
Inslee proposes equity-based budget for Washington state
For the first time, the governor directed state agencies to center budgetary decision packages and legislation around equity. By Office of the Governor Gov. Jay Inslee today announced a historic equity policy package for the upcoming 2021 legislative session, including $365M for equity-related decision packages and budget items. For the first time, the governor directed state agencies […]
Inslee announces statewide COVID-19 exposure notification tool
By Office of the Governor Olympia, Wash., November 30, 2020 – Gov. Jay Inslee, along with the Washington State Department of Health (DOH), today announced the launch of WA Notify, a simple, anonymous exposure notification tool to help stop the spread of COVID-19. By adding WA Notify to their smartphones, Washington residents will be alerted […]
Inslee letter urges Congress to immediately resume COVID-19 relief negotiations
By Office of Governor Jay Inslee | Press Release Gov. Jay Inslee sent a letter on November 19 to congressional leadership and the Trump administration, urging an immediate restart to negotiations on another coronavirus relief package that can be passed and signed into law before the end of the year. The letter reads, in part: […]
Inslee announces cap on third-party delivery fees to help restaurants
By Office of Governor Jay Inslee | Press Release Gov. Jay Inslee today announced a new cap on fees charged to restaurants by third-party delivery platforms, such as Uber Eats, DoorDash, GrubHub, Postmates and others. “We recognize the challenges posed by COVID-19 to our restaurant community, and we’re grateful to third party delivery platforms that […]
Gov. Inslee thankful and honored to be re-elected to third term
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Washington State Governor Jay Inslee has emerged as a prospective contender for a cabinet position with the Joe Biden Administration, leaving his gubernatorial seat vacant if accepted. According to national news outlets, Gov. Inslee may be considered for three cabinet positions, including Secretary of the Interior, Administrator of […]
