Governor Jay Inslee issues “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order
by Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times In his March 23 address to Washingtonians, Governor Jay Inslee issued a “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order to all residents of the state. This announcement came after Inslee shared the facts that more than 2,000 Washingtonians have contracted COVID-19, likely thousands more have the virus but haven’t been diagnosed […]
Governor unveils plans to help workers, renters and small businesses
By Office of the Governor Inslee predicts continued economic hardship during response to coronavirus 30-day moratorium on renter evictions Waiver of the one-week waiting period for those applying for unemployment insurance $5 million of the Governor’s Strategic Reserve Funds to be made available as small grants Today, Gov. Jay Inslee announced substantial measures for Washington […]
Inslee signs bill package to support state effort combating the COVID-19 outbreak
Office of the Governor | Press Release Provide $200 million to state agencies, local government and tribal governments Move $175 million from the Budget Stabilization Account to the Disaster Response Account Distribute $25 million of federal funds to local governments and federally-recognized tribes Fund expanded virus testing at the University of Washington Allows school employees […]
Inslee announces shutdown of restaurants and reinforces social distancing
By Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times Statewide closure of all on-site food or beverage services Statewide closure of entertainment, leisure and non-essential services Statewide ban on gatherings of 50 or larger Legal actions for violators The State of Washington held a press conference today, March 16, regarding the statewide proclamation shutting down restaurants and other […]
Inslee issues emergency proclamation in response to COVID-19
By Office of the Governor Gov. Jay Inslee announced new community strategies and social distancing plans Wednesday at a news conference in Seattle to minimize COVID-19 exposure, particularly in counties hit hardest by the virus. Starting today, events that take place in King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties with more than 250 people are prohibited by the state. […]
Vice President arrives with federal health experts to ‘epicenter’ of U.S. coronavirus outbreak
By Cameron Sheppard | WNPA News Service “We’re all in this together,” Mike Pence told Washington state officials Announced Washington will receive tens of thousands of face masks, respirators and other medical supplies On the day Washington state recorded its 11th death from the COVID-19 virus, Vice President Mike Pence arrived in Pierce County to […]
Looking at 2020 Governor candidates
Looking at 2020 Governor candidatesby Luke Putvin Though this election season is now over, and the next election season is still a year away, it isn’t too early to look at governor candidates running for Washington in 2020. This is especially true since one candidate only announced his running several days ago. Incumbent Jay Inslee […]
