State Governor Jay Inslee (wa)
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Recent News About State Governor Jay Inslee (wa)
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24 states, including Washington, part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group
A total of 24 states, including Washington, are members with nationwide group working with voter data that has been accused of "hyper-partisanship," according to an analysis by Evergreen Reporter.
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Analysis: Washington among 24 states affiliated with 'hyper-partisan' voter data group
Washington is among 24 states that are members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Evergreen Reporter found.
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Inslee statement on SCOTUS ruling gutting affirmative action
Gov. Jay Inslee released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court upended decades of legal precedent by gutting affirmative action policies in higher education.
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Inslee appoints Maggie Walker and Jay Cunningham to University of Washington Board of Regents
On June 29, 2023, Gov. Jay Inslee announced the appointments of Maggie Walker and Jay Cunningham to the University of Washington Board of Regents.
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Inslee appoints Judge John Cooney to Washington Court of Appeals, Division Three
On June 27, 2023, Gov. Jay Inslee announced the appointment of Judge John Cooney to the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division Three. He will replace Judge Laurel Siddoway who is retiring July 31.
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Making “internet for all” possible in Washington
President Biden’s administration announced this week that Washington will receive over $1.2 billion to expand high-speed internet networks statewide.
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Twelve announces plans to scale production of sustainable aviation fuel made from CO2 in Washington State
Carbon transformation company Twelve and Washington Governor Jay Inslee today announced plans to scale the production of E-Jet® fuel, Twelve’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from CO2 and renewable energy, with a commercial-scale production facility in Moses Lake, WA.
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ZeroAvia announces expansion of electric propulsion R&D facility at Paine Field
Washington State Governor Jay Inslee today joined ZeroAvia CEO and Founder Val Miftakhov at the Paris Air Show to announce an additional investment by the state to support the company’s expansion at Paine Field in Everett, Washington.
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Gov. Jay Inslee to lead 100-member delegation representing $70-billion aerospace and aviation sector in Washington state – “Where the Next Big Thing Begins”
Sustainable aviation, space flight and air mobility among innovations showcased by Washington state companies at Paris Air Show.
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Inslee appoints William L. Dixon V to King County Superior Court
On June 02, 2023, Gov. Jay Inslee announced the appointment of William L. Dixon V to the King County Superior Court. He will replace Judge Judith Ramseyer, who is retiring July 1.
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Inslee appoints Will Steffener to Snohomish County Superior Court
On May 24, 2023, Gov. Jay Inslee announced the appointment of Will Steffener to the Snohomish County Superior Court.
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Inslee appoints Breean Beggs to Spokane County Superior Court
On May 22, 2023, Gov. Jay Inslee announced the appointment of Breean Beggs to the Spokane County Superior Court. He will replace Judge Michael Price, who is retiring July 1.
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Inslee signs new budgets that go big on housing, behavioral health
Gov. Jay Inslee today signed the new 2023–25 operating, capital and transportation budgets.
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Inslee rescinds requirements related to COVID-19 vaccination for state employees
Gov. Jay Inslee today announced he will rescind Directive 22-13.1 Thursday, May 11, 2023.
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Inslee appoints Mark Larrañaga to King County Superior Court
On May 8, 2023, Gov. Jay Inslee announced the appointment of Mark Larrañaga to the King County Superior Court. He will replace Judge Steve Rosen, who has announced plans to leave the bench later this month.
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New suite of climate laws continue path to 100% clean energy future
Building on landmark climate laws like the emissions-slashing Climate Commitment Act and the requirements of the Clean Energy Transformation Act to get to 100% clean energy by 2045, legislators passed more than half a dozen bills this session that put the state closer to achieving its energy needs and create more jobs while ebbing the tide of climate change.
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Inslee announces special session date to take up drug possession law
Gov. Jay Inslee announced he will call a special session to begin May 16.
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Inslee statement: “We’ve made Washington a beacon for progress for the nation. I’m ready to pass the torch.”
Gov. Jay Inslee announced today he does not plan to seek a fourth term.
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Inslee to attend COP27, will highlight continued urgency and importance of subnational leadership in climate action
Gov. Jay Inslee will attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt between Nov. 13 and Nov. 16.
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Inslee and legislators begin rolling out reproductive freedom policies for 2023 legislative session
As increasing numbers of states begin to enact abortion bans and federal lawmakers vow to pursue a national ban, Gov. Jay Inslee and Democratic lawmakers met today in Bellingham to begin rolling out their choice-defending agenda for the 2023 legislative session.