News Releases for Government Accountability

June 25, 2009
Gov. Gregoire goes digital - Updates now available via Twitter, Facebook

December 24, 2008
Gov. Gregoire asks Dick Thompson to lead job growth effort - Thompson volunteers to help navigate state through difficult economic times

November 20, 2008
Gov. Gregoire launches new Web site - www.governor.wa.gov

March 3, 2008
Washington earns top rating for managing public resources

January 11, 2008
Gov. Gregoire Appoints Jim Clements of Selah to the Public Disclosure Commission

January 9, 2008
Gov. Gregoire names Eldon Vail to lead Department of Corrections

December 19, 2007
Gov. Gregoire appoints Pearse Edwards as communications and external relations director

December 19, 2007
Gov. Gregoire appoints David Edwards

December 19, 2007
Gov. Gregoire names John O. Linde San Juan County Judge

December 18, 2007
Building a Better Future for Washington Families: Gov. Gregoire Grows Savings, Increases Safety in 2008 Supplemental Budget

December 15, 2007
Governor Gregoire requests adding three counties for disaster relief

December 14, 2007
Gov. Gregoire saddened by veto of children’s health care

December 13, 2007
Gov. Gregoire praises quick action on flood damage response and recovery

December 6, 2007
Governor Gregoire Requests President Bush Declare December Storms a Federal Disaster

December 4, 2007
Governor Gregoire Appoints Court of Appeals Judge Stephens to State Supreme Court

November 29, 2007
Statement from Governor Chris Gregoire on the Special Session of the Legislature

November 20, 2007
Governor Gregoire Announces Grants to Help Businesses Track Permits

November 19, 2007
Governor Gregoire Calls for Special Session to Deal with Property Taxes

November 16, 2007
Governor Gregoire Announces Eastern Washington Advisory Council

November 15, 2007
Innovations in Washington State Government Yield Results Citizens Can Count On

November 9, 2007
Governor Gregoire Opposed to Concentration of Media Ownership

November 9, 2007
State Economic Development Services Go Local

November 9, 2007
Statement from Governor Gregoire on I-747

November 8, 2007
Statement from Governor Gregoire on Overturn of I-747

November 7, 2007
Statement from Governor Gregoire on Passage of Rainy Day Fund

November 6, 2007
Governor Gregoire Honors Eight Leaders in Washington Plain Talk Initiative

November 1, 2007
Washingtonians Getting Results from State Government

October 29, 2007
Governor Gregoire Announces $100 Million for Local Economic Development

October 25, 2007
Governor Gregoire Announces Washingtonians Have Saved Over $1 Million on Prescriptions

October 18, 2007
Washington to Join Clean Car Lawsuit Against Federal Government

October 11, 2007
Washington Receives National Honor for Business Resource Web Site

October 10, 2007
Governor Gregoire Appoints Longtime Social Justice Advocate as Chair of Human Rights Commission

October 4, 2007
Governor Gregoire Announces Puget Sound Partnership to Open Office in Urban Waters Building

October 3, 2007
Governor Gregoire Appoints Former Natural Resources Director to Lead Recreation and Conservation Office

September 14, 2007
Governor Gregoire Announces Appointments to College Boards of Trustees

September 7, 2007
Governor Gregoire Announces Support for Projects Helping Low-Income Washingtonians

September 7, 2007
Governor Gregoire Sends Letter Regarding Flexcar

August 30, 2007
Governor Gregoire Commends Students on Meeting Graduation Requirements and Preparing for College

August 29, 2007
Governor Gregoire Directs DOH, Health Boards to Improve Patient Safety

August 27, 2007
Governor Gregoire: Bush Administration Changes Will Leave Washington Children Without Care

August 20, 2007
Governor Gregoire Announces Appointments to Public Records Accountability Executive Committee

August 16, 2007
Governor Gregoire Announces Appointments to the Health Insurance Partnership Board

August 14, 2007
Governor Gregoire Announces Executive Director of the Puget Sound Partnership

August 3, 2007
Governor Gregoire Announces Appointments to Task Force to Develop School Funding Plan

July 17, 2007
Governor Gregoire Announces Washington Reduces Health Care Costs

June 18, 2007
Governor Gregoire Delivers on Promise to Reduce Middle Management

May 24, 2007
Governor Gregoire Honors 26 Leaders in State Government

May 15, 2007
Making Changes Families Can Count On: Governor Gregoire Signs Budget to Invest in Education, Health Care and Jobs for Washington

April 27, 2007
Governor Gregoire Signs Legislation to Improve Government Accountability by Reviewing Public Disclosure Exemptions

April 22, 2007
Making Changes Families Can Count On
Governor Gregoire and Legislature Focus on Education, Demand Accountability and Results

April 20, 2007
Statement from Governor Gregoire on the Passage of the Rainy Day Fund

April 18, 2007
Governor Gregoire Signs Legislation to Help Injured Workers Get Back to Work

April 13, 2007
Governor Gregoire Signs Legislation to Create Efficiency Hotline for Washingtonians

March 19, 2007
Governor Gregoire Responds to Report from Department of Corrections

March 7, 2007
Governor Gregoire Requests Federal Emergency Declaration for Skamania County Landslide

February 21, 2007
Statement from Governor Gregoire on Senate Passage of Rainy Day Fund

February 19, 2007
Governor Gregoire Announces Veterans Affairs First Agency to Receive Performance Confirmation

January 23, 2007
State Long-Term Credit Outlook Rises Thanks to Rainy Day Fund Proposal

January 19, 2007
Governor Gregoire Announces Record Year for Combined Fund Drive

January 17, 2007
Governor Gregoire Unveils Next Washington Economic Strategy

January 16, 2007
Governor Gregoire, Attorney General McKenna Urge Agencies to Reduce Identity Theft by Protecting Citizens’ Information

January 10, 2007
Governor Gregoire Brings State of the State Speech to Bellingham Students

December 19, 2006
Making Changes Families Can Count On: Governor Gregoire Makes Education Top Priority, Demands Accountability and Results

December 13, 2006
Making Changes Families Can Count On: Governor Gregoire Invests to Keep Washington Farms and Forests Working

December 12, 2006
Making Changes Families Can Count On: Governor Gregoire Invests to Stabilize Spending and Save for Tomorrow

December 9, 2006
Governor Gregoire Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for Flood-Damaged Public Facilities

December 9, 2006
Governor Gregoire: Washingtonians Benefit from Sales Tax Deduction

November 28, 2006
Statement from Governor Gregoire on Closure of TransAlta Centralia Mining Operations

November 17, 2006
Governor Gregoire Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments

November 2, 2006
Governor Gregoire Announces $315 Million in Savings For Employers and Workers

October 12, 2006
Statement from Governor Gregoire on Closure of Leavenworth Wood Products

October 5, 2006
Governor Gregoire Releases First Annual Government Accountability Report

September 18, 2006
Governor Gregoire Kicks Off 2006 Washington Combined Fund Drive

July 19, 2006
Governor Gregoire Invites South King and Pierce County Residents to Share Their Thoughts on the Issues Most Important to Them, to Their Community and Washington

July 7, 2006
Governor Gregoire Invites Tri City Area Residents to Share Their Thoughts on the Issues Most Important to Them

June 30, 2006
Governor Gregoire Invites Southwest Washington Residents to Share Their Thoughts on the Issues Most Important to Them

June 26, 2006
Governor Gregoire Holds Weekly Media Availability

June 26, 2006
Governor Gregoire Invites Washington Residents to Share Their Thoughts on the Issues Most Important to Them

June 23, 2006
Governor Gregoire Invites Spokane Residents to Share Their Thoughts on the Issues Most Important to Them

June 8, 2006
Governor Gregoire Honors 14 Exceptional State Leaders

March 31, 2006
DELIVERED: Fiscal Responsibility, Targeted Investments

March 30, 2006
Governor Gregoire Signs Bill to Reduce Meth Use

February 17, 2006
Governor Gregoire Announces Record Year For Combined Fund Drive Giving