Jay Inslee

• B.C. signs new climate agreement with California, Oregon and Washington

  The four jurisdictions have differing climate agendas, but share the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions at least 80 per cent by 2050.

  Environment

  Oct 6, 2022
  
• Washington state rolls out tough new COVID-19 restrictions

  Starting at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, a host of businesses must close their indoor services, including fitness facilities and gyms, bowling centres, and movie theatres.

  Health

  Nov 15, 2020
  
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• Washington state asks Canada for Point Roberts coronavirus exemption

  Point Roberts residents have been isolated from the rest of Washington state since the border was closed on March 21.

  Aug 22, 2020
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• Washington state bans indoor service at bars, restricts indoor dining

  The changes mostly affect indoor activities where the risk of virus exposure could be highest, officials said.

  Health

  Jul 23, 2020
• Governors from hard-hit states tell Trump not to re-open as coronavirus deaths hit 40K

  Governor Jay Inslee of Washington redoubled his attacks on Trump's call to "liberate" states, saying the president was encouraging people to violate state laws on self-isolating.

  Economy

  Apr 19, 2020
• Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announces end of presidential bid

  Inslee announced his decision on MSNBC, saying it's become clear that he won't win. He has kept the option of running for a third term as governor open throughout his presidential campaign.

  Politics

  Aug 21, 2019
• U.S. Democratic candidates clash over immigration, healthcare during debate

  Democrats railed against U.S. President Donald Trump in the early moments of Wednesday’s presidential debate that was expected to test the strength of Joe Biden’s candidacy and the extent to which racial politics will shape the road to the White House in 2020.

  World

  Jul 31, 2019
• Democratic presidential hopefuls clash over economy, health insurance during first debate

  Ten Democrats railed against a national economy and Republican administration they said exists only for the rich as presidential candidates debated onstage for the first time in the young 2020 season.

  World

  Jun 26, 2019
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• Washington the latest West Coast state to enact immigration sanctuary protections

  Under the new Washington state law, local law enforcement agencies are broadly prohibited from asking about immigration status or place of birth unless directly connected to a criminal investigation.

  World

  May 22, 2019
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• Washington state approves step toward keeping Daylight Saving Time year-round

  The legislature passed a measure to make Daylight Savings Time permanent that now goes to Congress for approval.

  Politics

  Mar 9, 2019