Inslee announces authorization of J & J vaccine by Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup
Inslee names Mark Quimby acting director of WaTech
Gov. Jay Inslee today named Mark Quimby acting director of WaTech. Quimby takes over from James Weaver who served as director since 2018. Weaver announced last month that he is leaving WaTech to lead North Carolina’s Department of Information Technology.
Inslee statement on Biden educator and licensed childcare workers vaccination directive
Gov. Jay Inslee issued a statement today following President Joe Biden’s directive that all states must prioritize vaccinations of teachers and childcare workers.
Inslee announces proclamations on COVID-19 and winter weather, updates air travel proclamation
Gov. Jay Inslee today updated proclamation 20-83 regarding quarantine requirements for air travel. Inslee also released new proclamations related to winter weather and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Inslee signs $2.2 billion COVID relief bill
Inslee names Karen A. Johnson, PhD, director of new state Office of Equity
Gov. Jay Inslee today named Karen A. Johnson, PhD, director of the newly created state Office of Equity. The Office of Equity, established by the Legislature, was signed into law by Inslee in April of 2020.
ICYMI: Canada makes border exemption for Point Roberts residents
Gov. Jay Inslee announced today that Canada will not require COVID-19 testing for Point Roberts residents who travel through Canada for essential services.
Inslee announces five regions to progress to Phase 2
Inslee statement on U.S. Rep. Simpson's proposed Columbia Basin legislation
Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement today regarding a proposal to recover salmon in the Pacific Northwest from U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson, an Idaho Republican.
Inslee signs bipartisan bill to support business and workers
Inslee statement on federal aid for wildfire damage in Eastern Washington
Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement today after the Biden administration approved the state's Major Disaster Declaration request for nine counties and two tribes in Eastern Washington that were affected by wildfires in 2020.
Inslee issues proclamation related to COVID-19 and foster care age limits
Inslee statement on Biden climate plan
Inslee updates COVID-19 proclamation related to long-term care
Washington COVID-19 vaccine distribution hits 500,000 total doses administered
Inslee announces ongoing security measures on Capitol Campus
Gov. Jay Inslee announced today that there will be long-term additional security measures in place at the state Capitol in Olympia, even as the Washington National Guard begins to drawdown its presence that followed increased threats leading up to the Jan. 20 presidential inauguration.
Inslee statement on inauguration of President Biden
Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement today following the inauguration of President Joseph Biden.
"We have two things to sustain our nation this morning from our new president;
"First, disagreement cannot lead to disunion.
"Second, we will get through this together.
Inslee extends 26 proclamations relating to COVID-19
Gov. Jay Inslee today issued extensions of 26 emergency proclamations, which were extended by the Legislature on Jan.
Inslee appoints Camara Banfield to the Clark County Superior Court
Gov. Jay Inslee appointed Camara Banfield today to the Clark County Superior Court. She replaces Judge Bernard Veljacic, who was recently appointed to the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division II.
Inslee announces state plan for widespread vaccine distribution and administration
