Inslee’s request for federal disaster assistance approved
Inslee seeking federal disaster assistance for severe winter storms
OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee this week submitted his request to the White House for a major disaster declaration and financial assistance to help 15 counties recover from the impacts of severe winter storms that hit the state January 30 through February 22.
Inslee and West Coast governors, mayors issue statement on Trump Clean Power Plan executive order
Gov. Jay Inslee joined other West Coast governors and mayors in response to President Trump’s Executive Order, which includes directives to withdraw and rewrite the Clean Power Plan, as well as weaken other standards that protect our air quality and reduce carbon emissions.
Inslee proclaims state of emergency for 20 counties fighting flooding
Inslee proclaims state of emergency for 28 counties affected by winter storms
Gov. Jay Inslee late yesterday proclaimed a state of emergency for 28 counties recovering from the impacts of recent severe winter weather.
West Coast leaders’ climate change “resolve is strong” as COP22 concludes
OLYMPIA — Oregon Governor Kate Brown, California Governor Edmund G.
Inslee doubles state electric vehicle fleet with long-range EV purchases
OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee doubled the number of cost-saving electric vehicles in the state motor pool with the purchase of more than 130 long-range EVs.
Op-ed by Gov. Inslee: Climate solutions from a promise to a plan on the West Coast
Statement from Gov. Jay Inslee regarding ruling on King County Superior Court climate action case
Governors Announce Bipartisan Accord for a New Energy Future
Washington DC – A bipartisan group of 17 governors today signed the Governors’ Accord for a New Energy Future - a joint commitment to take action to promote clean energy, clean transportation choices, a modern electr
Statement from Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling staying the EPA’s Clean Power Plan
“Yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling on the Clean Power Plan is very troubling, surprising, and disappointing. And it inexplicably breaks with past rulings in which the high court has called for federal rules to limit the carbon pollution that is driving climate change.
[VIDEO] Statement from Gov. Jay Inslee regarding today's historic COP21 climate agreement
El Gobernador Inslee proclama un estado de emergencia después de una serie de tormentas extremas a través del estado de Washington
OLYMPIA, WA – Hoy el Gobernador Inslee proclamó un estado de emergencia en el estado de Washington siguiendo varios días de tiempo peligroso que causó desprendimientos de tierra cerrando carreteras importantes, vientos fuertes que cortaron la energía eléctrica para miles de usuarios y lluvias fue
Gov. Inslee proclaims state of emergency following severe storms across Washington
OLYMPIA, WA – Gov. Jay Inslee today proclaimed a state of emergency in Washington following days of hazardous weather with landslides closing major highways, high winds knocking out power to thousands, and rainfall causing wide-spread flooding of roadways, homes and property.
Inslee solidifies international partnerships to take action on climate change
While attending COP21 in Paris, Gov. Jay Inslee signed on to several agreements in an effort to boost global cooperation on climate action and strengthen Washington’s commitment to be part of global action on climate.
Inslee departs this week for United Nations conference aimed at bolstering global commitments to combat climate change
Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday will depart for an historic international conference aimed at strengthening global commitments to combat climate change and reduce carbon pollution.
Inslee announces public assistance approved in some wildfire areas, awaiting decision on individual assistance
Inslee’s statement on President Obama’s approval of federal windstorm assistance
Gov. Jay Inslee this morning issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s approval of a Major Disaster Declaration that provides federal financial assistance to three counties impacted by an August windstorm:
Inslee statement regarding heeding evacuation orders in Eastern Washington due to wildfire danger
“I want to urge people in the area of any Washington wildfire to heed evacuation orders and not take unnecessary risks. If you hear your town or area is under a Level 3 immediate evacuation notice that means there is very serious and very real threat.
In 2015 more than 190 nations signed the Paris Climate Agreement, committing themselves to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with limiting global warming to 2 degrees Celsius by mid-century.
