Arrest made in suspicious package found on steps of Supreme Court, Inslee response to ruling
WASHINGTION, D.C., June 29, 2023—Authorities made an arrest to the incident involving a suspicious package found on the steps of the Supreme Court on Thursday, June 29, shortly after its ruling on race-based college admissions resulting in road closures around the building. Governor Jay Inslee blames “Republican-appointed judges” for “gutting affirmative action policies.” Shortly before […]
Those convicted of a drug crime in Snohomish County urged to seek Blake relief
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 26, 2023—State v. Blake is a 2021 Washington State Supreme Court decision that held that the drug possession law was unconstitutional. If you were convicted of soliciting possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, or certain other drug related misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor offenses in Snohomish County District Court you […]
Inslee signs bill making Suciasaurus rex Washington’s official dinosaur
OLYMPIA, Wash., May 14, 2023—Governor Jay Inslee signs into law on May 4, the “Suciasaurus rex” as the official dinosaur of Washington state joining Washington, D.C., and other 14 states that have designated state dinosaur laws. House Bill 1020, introduced by Representatives Melanie Morgan (D-Parkland) with co-sponsors Lisa Callan (D-Issaquah) and Cindy Ryu (D-Lynnwood) establishes a fossil nicknamed “Suciasaurus rex” as Washington […]
Inslee rescinds COVID-19 vaccination requirements for state employees
OLYMPIA, Wash., May 12, 2023—Governor Jay Inslee announced on Wednesday that he rescinded Directive 22-13.1 effective Thursday, May 11, 2023, ending the condition of employment related to COVID-19 vaccination for executive cabinet and small cabinet agencies. The timing aligns with the end of the federal public health emergency and lifting of vaccination requirements for federal employees and […]
Wagoner bill recognizing contributions of Chinese Americans signed by governor
OLYMPIA, Wash., May 9, 2023—After years of delay, Senator Keith Wagoner’s measure designating January as Americans of Chinese Descent Month in Washington was finally signed today in a ceremony held at the Capitol. Washington becomes the first state to honor Chinese American contributions in this manner. “Today is the culmination of years of hard work […]
Mayors across Snohomish County support recriminalizing illegal drugs
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 6, 2023—Fifteen mayors represented by the Mayors and Business Leaders for Public Safety coalition, join forces in a letter urging the Snohomish County Council to pass proposed Ordinance 23-046 to recriminalize controlled and counterfeit substances. “Currently, cites in Snohomish County and across Washington state are looking to enact laws governing the possession […]
Inslee announces Special Session, County leadership split on illegal drug policy
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 3, 2023—Hours after Snohomish County led the state in proposing an ordinance to recriminalize illegal drugs after the failure of legislature’s passage of the “Blake fix,” Governor Jay Inslee announced that he will call a special session to begin on May 16 that will focus on passing a new drug possession […]
County to consider scheduling a Public Hearing on ordinance to re-criminalize illegal drugs
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 1, 2023—At its upcoming Administrative Meeting on Tuesday, May 2, the Snohomish County Council is expected to vote on scheduling a Public Hearing for May 17 to propose an ordinance re-criminalizing controlled and counterfeit substances. To view the meeting’s agenda, click here. The ordinance, sponsored by Council President Jared Mead and […]
Inslee not seeking reelection, ‘I’m ready to pass the torch’
OLYMPIA, Wash., May 1, 2023—Govenor Jay Inslee announced today he does not plan to seek a fourth term. Inslee was most recently re-elected in 2020, making him only the second Washington state governor to serve three consecutive terms. “Serving the people as governor of Washington state has been my greatest honor. During a decade of […]
Possession of controlled substances will be legal in Washington state starting July 1
OLYMPIA, Wash., April 24, 2023—The 2023 legislative session ended last night without the passage of a new state law on the possession of controlled substances, leaving it now up to counties and cities to put local drug-possession laws in place once the state law adopted in 2021 expires on July 1. SB-5536, also known as […]
