Govs. Inslee, Cuomo and Whitmer demand answers, action for unpaid federal workers
Today, Governors Jay Inslee, Gretchen Whitmer (MI) and Andrew Cuomo (NY) released the following statement, calling for answers and action from the Trump administration on states’ ability to make unemployment benefits available to unpaid federal workers who have remained on the job during the part
Washington state’s unemployment safety net will help furloughed federal employees
As the federal government shutdown enters its 21st day and many federal employees brace for their first missed paycheck, Washington state is standing by to assist furloughed employees with unemployment benefits while they wait to return to their jobs.
Inslee on Trump shutdown: This record-long shutdown has to end
Gov. Jay Inslee today issued the following statement, one day before the federal government shutdown becomes the longest in U.S. history:
Inslee statement regarding Trump shutdown of federal government
“The president has doubled down on a temper tantrum of epic proportions. The level of disruption and destruction he has wrought with his fixation on building a useless wall is staggering.
Inslee, AG Ferguson, Mayor Durkan blast Trump administration proposal targeting immigrants
Gov. Jay Inslee, Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan today submitted a comment letter criticizing proposed Trump Administration rules targeting immigrants.
Inslee statement regarding Trump proposal to export coal out of West Coast military bases
Inslee statement on the passing of Senator John McCain
Gov. Jay Inslee issued the following statement following the news that Senator John McCain passed away today.
Inslee and Ferguson denounce rollback of Clean Power Plan
Gov. Jay Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson released a statement today on the Trump administration plans to roll back the Clean Power Plan.
Inslee talks climate action, economy during visit to East Coast
ACA-based program gives high-risk patients better care, saves money
Inslee and Ferguson statement on Trump administration decision to gut emission standards
Gov. Jay Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson released a statement today on the Trump administration's plans to gut clean car emission standards.
Govs. Inslee and Cuomo call on president to denounce Russian election meddling that poses a threat to state elections
Govs. Jay Inslee and Andrew Cuomo sent a letter early today to President Donald Trump asking him to denounce Russia’s interference with U.S.
Inslee statement on President Trump’s nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to U.S. Supreme Court
“The stakes for this court nomination couldn't be higher.
Statement regarding U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn landmark labor rights case
Gov. Jay Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson issued the following statement today on the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in the Janus v. AFSCME case, which overturns the 1977 Abood decision:
Inslee statement regarding the Supreme Court’s action on the Muslim ban
“It is abhorrent that, in a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the president’s Muslim ban, apparently turning a blind eye to the president’s own words and our country’s constitutional protections against discrimination.
Inslee statement on U.S. Supreme Court sending Arlene's Flowers case to Washington State Supreme Court
"Washington will remain a place where members of the LGBTQ community can live, work and raise families without fear of discrimination.
Inslee announces $1.2 million for civil legal aid funding to Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
Gov. Jay Inslee today announced $1.2 million to provide legal services and representation to immigrants and refugees with no other financial resources.
Supreme Court deals a blow to vulnerable workers; Inslee announces executive order to support workers’ rights
Inslee statement on Supreme Court Masterpiece Cakeshop ruling
"Intolerance has no home in Washington state, and today’s Masterpiece Cakeshop decision by the Supreme Court does nothing to change that.
Inspired to citizenship: Department of Ecology engineer becomes an American
