Local leaders respond to storming of the U.S. Capitol Building
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Local leaders have issued responses to the deadly storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6. The raid forced the building and representatives inside into lockdown during a protest at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. led by supporters of President Donald J Trump in opposition to his […]
Inslee sworn in for historic third term
On Wednesday, Jan 13, 2021, Gov. Jay Inslee took the oath of office to begin his third term in office. Inslee is only the second governor to be elected to three terms in Washington state. The governor delivered his inaugural address in a recorded video that highlighted the challenges facing Washington state in the next […]
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 proposes $3.5 billion Capital Gains tax in 2021–2023 budget proposal
By Office of the Governor The next biennium remains more than $3.3 billion below where it was before the pandemic hit. A new 9% tax to capital gains earnings above $25,000 for individuals and $50,000 for joint filers. A new capital gains tax on the sale of stocks, bonds and other assets. Exemptions are provided […]
New guidelines for in-person learning among K-12 students
By Office of the Governor $3 million from set aside funds to be distributed to implement health and safety protocols In-person learning resumes at less than 50 COVID cases per 100,000 in county Phase-in In-person learning resumes at less than or equal to 350 COVID cases per 100,000 in county Phase-in groups of no more […]
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 […]
Statewide COVID restrictions extended to Jan. 4
By Office of the Governor Olympia, Wash., December 8, 2020 — Gov. Jay Inslee today announced additional economic supports for workers and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Inslee also announced a three-week extension of the state’s current restrictions which will now be in place until January 4, 2021. “What we do between now — […]
