Politics Aug 05 Gov. Jay Inslee advances in Washington gubernatorial primary More than 30 other people also ran in the gubernatorial primary, vying to face Inslee in November, when he'll be a heavy favorite. By Associated Press
Politics Dec 18 Washington governor wants to spend $300 million to help homeless Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Wednesday he wants to spend more than $300 million from the state’s emergency budget reserve to add 2,100 shelter beds and provide other help to combat homelessness. By Chris Grygiel, Associated Press
Politics Sep 04 Democrats propose spending trillions to fight climate change The release of candidates' competing plans comes as issues of climate and the environment have become a central focus of the Democratic primary. By Juana Summers, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press
Politics Aug 22 Washington Gov. Jay Inslee expected to announce run for 3rd term Gov. Jay Inslee ended his climate change-focused 2020 presidential bid on Wednesday. By Rachel La Corte, Associated Press
Aug 21 Washington Gov. Jay Inslee drops out of the presidential race By Rachel La Corte, Associated Press Inslee had made fighting climate change the central theme of his presidential campaign. Continue reading
Jun 24 2020 hopeful Inslee proposes ending government partnership with fossil fuels By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Jay Inslee wants to end tax breaks for oil companies and ban all drilling and extraction on federal lands and in federal waters. Continue reading
Jun 05 2020 hopeful Inslee says U.S. foreign policy should be built around climate By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Washington Gov. Jay Inslee expressed willingness to use tariffs, other trade incentives and international finance rules to compel other nations to reduce carbon pollution. Continue reading
May 31 2020 presidential candidate Jay Inslee calls for pathway to citizenship By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Inslee unveiled wide-ranging immigration proposals unveiled, as he drew sharp contrasts with President Donald Trump on legal and illegal immigration. Continue reading
May 21 Washington becomes 1st state to allow composting of human remains By Gene Johnson, Associated Press Gov. Jay Inslee signed legislation Tuesday making Washington the first state to approve composting as an alternative to burying or cremating human remains. Continue reading