2021 legislative session ends with historic wins for climate, COVID relief
Inslee announces technology investment for Washington students and staff
Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the allocation of $24 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds to purchase approximately 64,000 computing devices for students across the state. These devices will enable students to receive their education in the new COVID-19 remote learning environment.
Washington ranked #1 state to work
Inslee announces relief funds to help immigrants and agricultural workers
Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the creation of two funds to help workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Inslee statement on collapse of federal stimulus talks
Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement today as the Trump administration failed to work with congressional leaders on federal stimulus negotiations.
Inslee and other governors send letter urging Trump to expand unemployment benefits
Gov. Jay Inslee joined the governors of Alaska, Illinois and Ohio today in urging the Trump administration to expand access to unemployment benefits as the impact of COVID-19 continues to disrupt the economy.
The letter reads, in part:
Inslee announces school closures in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties
Gov. Jay Inslee announced today that all public and private K-12 schools in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties will close for the next six weeks. This decision impacts 43 school districts throughout the three counties.
Inslee announces support for workers and businesses impacted by COVID-19
Gov. Jay Inslee announced the expansion of state policies today to support workers and businesses financially impacted by COVID-19.
A special COVID-19 message to Washington state businesses and workers from Governor Jay Inslee
As governor, the safety and well-being of Washingtonians is my top priority, and I want to update you on the work the state and its federal and local partners are doing to mitigate the health and economic impacts of COVID-19 coronavirus.
Washington rolls out best paid leave program in the nation
Washington now leads nation with overtime protections for workers
Inslee statement on Trump administration’s “public charge” rule that targets and punishes immigrant families
Gov. Jay Inslee today issued a strong rebuke against the Trump administration’s final adoption of a “public charge” rule that could disqualify immigrants who use or seek certain public benefits from obtaining or renewing a green card or visa.
Inslee announces $5.8 million in grants for local communities to improve lives of families facing poverty
Gov. Jay Inslee announced $5.8 million in grants today to fight poverty in Washington state.
Inslee letter to Trump Administration regarding poverty changes
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Inslee statement on Labor & Industries overtime proposal
Inslee letter opposing Trump Administration overtime rules
Gov. Jay Inslee sent a letter yesterday to the U.S.
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Executive order helps military spouses and veterans find jobs, training
State will expand unemployment benefits to federal employees
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
