Gov. Jay Inslee
Inslee Signs $8.7 Billion Transportation Budget
Gov. Jay Inslee signed off on an $8.7 billion transportation budget Monday that puts money toward maintaining state roadways and continues spending on existing big-ticket projects.
Gov. Inslee Signs Pot Law Changes
Washington finalized swift changes to the state’s definition of marijuana Wednesday after prosecutors and crime lab scientists expressed concern about the technical aspects of a voter-approved legalization initiative.
State Lawmakers Adjourn, Face Special Session
Washington lawmakers adjourned their 105-day legislative session Sunday without coming to an agreement on a new two-year budget, and Gov. Jay Inslee quickly called them to return again in two weeks to complete the work.
Inslee Signs Gender-Neutral Language Bill
Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday signed off on the final installment of a six-year effort to make language in the state’s copious laws gender-neutral.
Gov. Inslee Announces Bill To Address Drunken Driving
Gov. Jay Inslee and a bipartisan group of lawmakers unveiled a plan on Tuesday that would make changes to the state’s impaired driving laws, including requiring an arrest on the first offense and mandatory jail time if offenders don’t enroll in a sobriety program after a second arrest.
Washington Gun Control Bill Fails In State House
A contentious proposal to expand background checks on Washington state gun sales failed Tuesday in the state House, where supporters said they were just a handful of votes short.
Lawmakers Consider Bill To Abolish Death Penalty
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Efforts to abolish the death penalty have never gained political traction in Washington state, but supporters of the move aren’t giving up. The latest bill on the issue is sponsored by […]
Federal Budget Cuts Threaten To Layoff Crews Fixing Nuclear Waste Leaks
Federal budget cuts may disrupt efforts to close the radioactive waste tanks currently leaking at Hanford Nuclear Reservation and lead to layoffs or furloughs among workers there, officials said Tuesday.
Inslee Signs Runaway Notification Bill
Gov. Jay Inslee has signed his first bill into law, a measure that requires homeless or runaway shelters to notify parents, state officials or law enforcement of a youth’s location within 72 hours of becoming aware they are missing.
Lawmakers Eye Change In State Energy Law
Several bills being considered would make it easier for utilities to meet the standard, drawing criticism from Gov. Jay Inslee and opponents who say it would undercut the law aimed at spurring clean energy development and reducing pollution.
