Governor Jay Inslee

Washington Governor Narrows Special Session Agenda

Austin Jenkins — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:48:42 +0000

The Washington legislature is back in session – for a 30-day extra inning. Washington Governor Jay Inslee Monday narrowed his agenda to three key items: the budget, a roads-and- transit funding package and a crackdown on impaired drivers.

Governor Inslee says it’s time for compromise and consensus in the state Capitol.

Governor Inslee Launches Effort To Win Boeing 777X Production

Ashley Gross — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:16:25 +0000

Governor Jay Inslee says the state of Washington is in a good position to convince Boeing to build the next version of its triple-seven wide-body jet here.

Washington Legislature Adjourns, But Not For Long

Austin Jenkins — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:59:15 +0000

The Washington legislature has adjourned after a 105-day session. The final gavels fell just after six o’clock Sunday night.

Owen: “The 2013 regular session of the 63rd legislature is adjourned Sine Die"

But the adjournment won’t last long. Governor Jay Inslee immediately called a special session for two weeks from now because the House and Senate failed to come to agreement on a two-year budget. Olympia Correspondent Austin Jenkins reports.

Washington Budget Writers ‘Light Years Apart’ As Special Session Looms

Austin Jenkins — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:35:19 +0000

Washington Governor Jay Inslee will give lawmakers a two week cooling off period before calling them back into special session. That announcement Sunday evening followed the formal adjournment of the regular 105-day session.

Washington Governor Wants DUI, Gun Bills Plus Budget

Austin Jenkins — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:32:30 +0000

Governor Jay Inslee is like the gambler. He says it would take an “inside straight” for the legislature to complete its work by Sunday’s deadline.

Governor Inslee: "No Immediate Plans" For A Price On Carbon Emissions

Ashley Ahearn — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:54:38 +0000

Governor Jay Inslee made one of his first public appearances since his inauguration at a breakfast for the Capitol Land Trust in Olympia on Tuesday. Several hundred people gathered for the conservation group’s annual breakfast.

Inslee Meets With U.S. Attorney General To Discuss Pot Law

Lisa Brooks — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:47:29 +0000

Washington Governor Jay Inslee and State Attorney General Bob Ferguson met with U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder in the nation’s capitol Tuesday.