Law enforcement agencies have a backlog of new recruits ready to work but still needing training. Gov. Jay Inslee is asking legislators to expand the state’s training program by creating two new regional facilities – one in Eastern Washington, and one in Western Washington.
Housing, homelessness and behavioral health are among the top priorities in Gov. Jay Inslee’s budget proposal for the 2023 legislative session.
Beginning February 1, 2023, the new Working Families Tax Credit is available. Qualifying individuals and families may receive up to $1,200.
Gun violence can be prevented. Gov. Jay Inslee, Attorney General Bob Ferguson, legislators and advocates are promoting bills to require training and permits to purchase firearms, a ban on assault weapons, and liability reforms for firearm manufacturers. (Opens external link)
Gov. Jay Inslee attended the international climate conference known as COP 27 in November 2022. In many countries, states and provinces are the ones setting the pace for climate action. Washington state is among the leaders within the U.S.
Washington consistently ranks among the best states to work, live, and do business.

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New Working Families Tax Credit returns up to $...

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 - 6:06pm

Washington’s Working Families Tax Credit (WFTC) officially launched today. For qualified families, this credit will provide for up to a $1,200 cash refund....

Changing the face of Washington’s justice system

Tuesday, January 17, 2023 - 11:16am

In the past decade, Inslee has strived to make Washington’s courts look more like the communities they serve

Inslee delivers State of the State: “Bold...

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 - 12:01pm

As the new legislative session begins, Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his 2023 State of the State speech today at a joint session of the House and Senate. This...

National workforce shortages strain public...

Wednesday, January 4, 2023 - 8:53am

In a tight labor market, workers are tougher to find, tougher to keep, and they command a higher salary. State agencies are investing in recruitment and...

2022 in Review

Friday, December 30, 2022 - 9:35am

2022 is in the books, and it’s been quite a saga.

Housing, homelessness and behavioral health top...

Wednesday, December 14, 2022 - 3:52pm

Gov. Jay Inslee released his 2023–25 budget proposals today, urging legislators to continue prioritizing investments in housing, homelessness, and...

Inslee tours site of new behavioral health...

Friday, December 9, 2022 - 5:27pm

Gov. Jay Inslee visited the University of Washington today to tour the first-of-its-kind behavioral health teaching hospital currently under construction.

Reading, math, science, and wellness: youth...

Friday, October 28, 2022 - 3:49pm

Adolescence is a hurricane. Friendships, family matters, schoolwork, extracurriculars, jobs, and social media bluster around youth. Some could use a hand to...

Washington students leaving money on the table...

Tuesday, October 18, 2022 - 9:44am

Aspiring college students and young professionals are leaving money on the table. As much as $50 million has been forgone by Washington graduates that never...

“What goes around, comes around” when it comes...

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 - 11:11am

“What goes around, comes around,” as the idiom goes. What one puts into the world is often returned in kind. It’s true of good humor, and it’s true of...

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