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| Sep 23, 2026 | Governor Newsom announces key step forward in California plan to link carbon markets with Washington State | “States and subnational governments are stepping up and leading at a time when the federal government is trying to dismantle U.S. climate policy,” said Governor Ferguson. “Linkage isn’t just good climate policy — it’s smart economics. Linki... |
| Sep 22, 2026 | States fight to inspect federal immigrant detention facilities | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
By Shalina Chatlani, Stateline.org
Concerned about conditions in federal immigrant detention facilities but often barred from entering them, some Democratic-led states are fighting to enforce their... |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Episode 96 – Menopause at work: what Washington State employees need to know | Menopause is a natural stage of life that affects many people thinking about retirement. Washington is one of the first states to formally address it in the workplace through an executive order from the governor. We sit down with educator a... |
| Aug 14, 2026 | State Cash Assistance Available for Those Impacted by Fires | Posted on Aug 14, 2026 By Washington Military Administrator
CAMP MURRAY, WA – Individuals whose homes were significantly damaged or destroyed by recent fires in central and eastern Washington can now apply for state assistance to help with ... |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Cómo es que la Oficina del Procurador General hará cumplir la suspensión de desalojos por incendios forestales | Los incendios forestales en la mitad oriental del estado destruyeron cientos de viviendas y obligaron a miles de personas a abandonar sus hogares. Los inquilinos son especialmente vulnerables durante esta crisis. La Oficina del Procurador G... |
| Aug 12, 2026 | How the Attorney General’s Office will enforce the wildfire eviction moratorium | The wildfires in the eastern half of the state have destroyed hundreds of homes and displaced thousands of Washingtonians. Renters are particularly vulnerable during this crisis. The Washington State Attorney General’s office is enforcing t... |
| Aug 7, 2026 | High Fire Danger – Complete Outdoor Burn Ban in Effect Friday, August 7, 2026 | Contact:
Kelli Wachter
Senior Permit Technician
[email protected]
425-262-2712
Snohomish County, Wash., August 6, 2026 — Due to the continued fire danger risk and shared resources assisting with wildland fire efforts in the state, the Snoho... |
| Aug 6, 2026 | High Fire Danger – Complete Outdoor Burn Ban in Effect Friday, August 7, 2026 | Contact:
Kelli Wachter
Senior Permit Technician
[email protected]
425-262-2712
Effective at 12:01 a.m. on August 7, 2026, all open burning is prohibited in Snohomish County. This ban is in conjunction with burning restrictions placed ... |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Washington Wildfire Emergency: Support and resources from the Department of Commerce | Washington is currently under a State of Emergency due to severe wildfires impacting communities across the state. We are aware that some people have lost their homes, hearts are breaking and communities are rallying to support and rebuild.... |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Kuderer brings insurers, OIC staff to disaster assistance center in Spokane | OLYMPIA, Wash. — Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer is sending insurance experts from her office to staff the disaster assistance center (DAC) in Spokane:
Thursday, Aug. 6 to Sunday, Aug. 9
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. (hours subject to change)
Shadle... |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Little Giant Fire prompts emergency declaration in Chelan County | Back
(Photo: Emergency Management Specialist Rich Magnussen speaks on Aug. 3 at a community meeting at the Entiat Fire Hall. Magnussen explained evacuation levels in place for the Little Giant Fire.)
A state of emergency has been declared b... |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Kuderer issues emergency order to provide relief to people affected by Washington wildfires | OLYMPIA, Wash. — Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer issued an emergency order on Monday to provide relief to Washington policyholders impacted by the recent wildfires (PDF 275.48KB). Her order is in effect from Aug. 3 – Sept. 30, 2026, an... |
| Jul 22, 2026 | First ‘ZEVergreen’ report will shape affordable clean transportation policy amidst federal interference | OLYMPIA –
The Washington Department of Ecology today released a report that details public feedback about how the state should address barriers to zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) adoption as the federal government tries to stall progress. The r... |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Recruitment Open: Apply for a Position on the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee | If you are interested in serving on a board or commission, please complete the online application linked below. You may attach your resume and any additional materials you would like considered at the bottom of the application before submit... |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Art and diplomacy: Ukrainian artists on a mission to share both in Seattle | Governor’s Office, ArtsWA and state Department of Commerce supporting ‘We and the World’ visit, which promotes Ukrainian art, supports humanitarian need
OLYMPIA, Wash. – A delegation of Ukrainian artists will visit Western Washington from J... |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Wealth, millionaire tax push spreads to more states — but the trend presents a ‘challenge,’ expert says | As more Democratic states push for higher taxes on the wealthy, some policy experts have criticized these policies.
States including Massachusetts, Maine and Washington have approved higher taxes on those earning $1 million or more annually... |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Data Paradigm Supports Washington State Disaster Recovery Through SAHelp Partnership | SAHelp logo
The state of Washington and The Salvation Army partner with Data Paradigm to use the SAHelp.org platform to aid in disaster recovery efforts. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, January 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Data Paradigm, a lea... |
| Oct 25, 2025 | All I-90 lanes are open near Cle Elum following demolition of damaged westbound overpass | CLE ELUM – All lanes of Interstate 90 at exit 80 near Cle Elum reopened at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, following the removal of the damaged Bullfrog Road overpass.
Contractor crews hired by the Washington State Department of Transportation w... |
| Oct 23, 2025 | Oversized load damages bridge westbound I-90 near Cle Elum; WSDOT plans next steps | CLE ELUM – On Oct. 21, an over-height load traveling westbound on Interstate 90 struck the Bullfrog Road overpass at Exit 80 near Cle Elum, causing significant damage. The overpass and the westbound lanes of I-90 are closed for safety.
Toda... |
| Oct 17, 2025 | SR 410 White River Bridge reopens ahead of schedule, reconnecting Buckley and Enumclaw | BUCKLEY – The State Route 410 White River Bridge reopened Friday, Oct. 17, restoring a vital link between Enumclaw and Buckley as well as King and Pierce counties. The bridge had been closed since Aug. 18, when an over-height vehicle struck... |
| Oct 17, 2025 | Governor Ferguson, WSDOT announce White River Bridge will reopen earlier than expected | ENUMCLAW — Governor Bob Ferguson joined community leaders, elected officials and WSDOT leadership today to announce that the State Route 410 White River Bridge connecting Enumclaw and Buckley will reopen ahead of schedule.
Based on an inspe... |
| Oct 17, 2025 | Washington continues moving forward on clean trucks | OLYMPIA –
The Washington Department of Ecology has adopted changes to vehicle emission standards known as Advanced Clean Trucks and Heavy-Duty Low NOx Omnibus, which expand access to new zero-emission semi-trucks and other medium- and heavy... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | WDVA Manager Melissa Weitzel Honored with Governor’s Outstanding Leadership Award | WDVA Manager Melissa Weitzel Honored with Governor’s Outstanding Leadership Award
Olympia - “Melissa Weitzel’s work has changed lives across Washington,” said WDVA Director David Puente Jr. “Her vision and steady leadership turned a program... |
| Sep 17, 2025 | West Coast Health Alliance announces vaccine recommendations for COVID-19, flu, and RSV | For immediate release: September 17, 2025 (25-109)
Contact: DOH Communications
OLYMPIA – The West Coast Health Alliance has announced vaccine recommendations for the 2025-26 respiratory virus season. The guidance includes vaccines for COVID... |
| May 8, 2025 | New law will help Commerce better support people reentering their community after incarceration | Commerce-request legislation signed last week expands the Reentry Council to include victims of crime, currently incarcerated people and more representation from other state agencies
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Success after incarceration is possible,... |
| Oct 27, 2024 | Inslee statement on President Biden’s apology for Indian boarding school system | WASHINGTON, October 26 - President Biden issued a formal apology yesterday for the United States’ boarding school system that separated Native American children from their families and placed them in schools where they were forced to assimi... |
| Oct 26, 2024 | Inslee statement on President Biden’s apology for Indian boarding school system | President Biden issued a formal apology yesterday for the United States’ boarding school system that separated Native American children from their families and placed them in schools where they were forced to assimilate. Recent reports from... |
| Oct 17, 2024 | New sailing schedules coming to Anacortes/San Juan Islands this winter | SEATTLE – A new sailing schedule that better reflects the needs of the Anacortes and San Juan Islands communities is about to set sail. Beginning Oct. 29, vehicle reservations will open for an updated winter sailing schedule. The new schedu... |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Feds extend waiver for fuel delivery in statewide firefighting efforts | Earlier this month, Gov. Jay Inslee signed Emergency Proclamation 24-04 allowing drivers delivering fuel for firefighting to work beyond normal hours until August 16, 2024. Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation granted the state appr... |
| Mar 21, 2024 | New laws aim to prevent youth opioid overdoses in Washington | New laws in Washington aim to combat rising fentanyl overdoses in Washington state, especially among young people.
Why it matters: The rate of opioid-related deaths among 14- to 18-year-olds almost tripled in Washington from 2016 to 2022, a... |
| Jan 13, 2024 | Joby Shimomura appointed to serve as Inslee’s chief of staff | WASHINGTON, January 12 - Gov. Jay Inslee announced today that Joby Shimomura will return to the Office of the Governor to serve as his chief of staff.
Shimomura has been a trusted advisor to Inslee in several capacities over the past three ... |
| May 1, 2023 | Washington Gov. Jay Inslee says he won't seek re-election in 2024 | Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) announced Monday that he is not running for re-election in 2024.
The big picture: Inslee, who was elected governor in 2012 and ran for president in 2020, is the second Washington governor to serve three consec... |
| Apr 13, 2023 | Abortion Pill Access in 2023: A Timeline | In 2000, the Food and Drug Administration approved mifepristone and misoprostol, two pills that are taken together to terminate a pregnancy. The agency ruled that these drugs, often referred to as “abortion pills” were safe to use through t... |
| Mar 11, 2023 | Inslee urges federal regulators to reject GTN pipeline expansion | WASHINGTON, March 10 - Story
Today Gov. Jay Inslee sent a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission urging members to reject a proposed expansion of the Gas Transmission Northwest (GTN) Xpress pipeline, saying it does not serve a p... |
| Mar 10, 2023 | Inslee urges federal regulators to reject GTN pipeline expansion | Story
Today Gov. Jay Inslee sent a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission urging members to reject a proposed expansion of the Gas Transmission Northwest (GTN) Xpress pipeline, saying it does not serve a public need, would harm ... |
| Mar 7, 2023 | To end gun violence, build on what works | Story
Washington’s public health approach to confronting America’s epidemic of gun violence is saving lives
America’s ongoing epidemic of gun violence has in recent years spurred “a sea-change in Washington’s gun laws,” as The Seattle Times... |
| Feb 1, 2023 | Inslee issues emergency proclamation for extreme winter weather and flooding | WASHINGTON, January 31 - Story
Gov. Jay Inslee issued an emergency proclamation on Jan. 31, 2023 related to extreme winter weather and flooding that occurred between December 18, 2022 and December 28, 2022, in Chelan, Clallam, Grays Harbor,... |
| Dec 16, 2022 | Inslee issues emergency proclamation for a series of severe autumn storms | WASHINGTON, December 15 - Story
Gov. Jay Inslee issued an emergency proclamation today related to a series of severe autumn storms that occurred between Nov. 3 and Nov. 8 in Clallam, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, Lewis, Okanogan... |
| Dec 15, 2022 | Inslee issues emergency proclamation for a series of severe autumn storms | Story
Gov. Jay Inslee issued an emergency proclamation today related to a series of severe autumn storms that occurred between Nov. 3 and Nov. 8 in Clallam, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, Lewis, Okanogan, Pierce, Skagit, Skamania... |
| Dec 5, 2022 | Boards and Commissions appointments by Governor Jay Inslee - November 2022 | Story
Below is the monthly recap of board and commission appointments made by Gov. Jay Inslee during the month of November 2022. Boards and Commissions are designed to give Washingtonians a voice in their government and allow residents to i... |
| Nov 4, 2022 | Boards and Commissions appointments by Governor Jay Inslee - October 2022 | WASHINGTON, November 3 - Story
Below is the monthly recap of board and commission appointments made by Gov. Jay Inslee during the month of October 2022. Boards and Commissions are designed to give Washingtonians a voice in their government ... |
| Oct 29, 2022 | Inslee and legislators roll out more reproductive freedom bills for 2023 legislative session | WASHINGTON, October 28 - Today, Gov. Jay Inslee and lawmakers announced several policy proposals that will be part of a 2023 legislative package to strengthen access and protection for patients seeking abortion and other reproductive health... |
| Oct 28, 2022 | Inslee and legislators roll out more reproductive freedom bills for 2023 legislative session | Today, Gov. Jay Inslee and lawmakers announced several policy proposals that will be part of a 2023 legislative package to strengthen access and protection for patients seeking abortion and other reproductive health services. They were join... |
| Oct 22, 2022 | Inslee and legislators begin rolling out reproductive freedom policies for 2023 legislative session | WASHINGTON, October 21 - As increasing numbers of states begin to enact abortion bans and federal lawmakers vow to pursue a national ban, Gov. Jay Inslee and Democratic lawmakers met today in Bellingham to begin rolling out their choice-def... |
| Oct 21, 2022 | Calling all volunteers! Help your community recover from an oil spill and volunteer your vessel | Every day, thousands of gallons of oil or other hazardous materials are transported by vessels, railroads, facilities and pipelines across Washington state. Any time oil is moved, there is a risk of a spill, so planning and preparedness is ... |
| Oct 21, 2022 | Inslee and legislators begin rolling out reproductive freedom policies for 2023 legislative session | As increasing numbers of states begin to enact abortion bans and federal lawmakers vow to pursue a national ban, Gov. Jay Inslee and Democratic lawmakers met today in Bellingham to begin rolling out their choice-defending agenda for the 202... |
| Oct 19, 2022 | Seattle tech vet Linden Rhoads appointed to Univ. of Washington Board of Regents | Linden Rhoads. (State of Washington Photo)
Linden Rhoads, a longtime Seattle tech leader and former vice provost of commercialization at the University of Washington, will join the UW’s Board of Regents.
“Linden’s unique lived experiences a... |
| Sep 30, 2022 | Inslee issues emergency order for the SR 506 bridge damage; also activates members of the National Guard to support Hurricane Ian response efforts | WASHINGTON, September 29 - Story
Gov. Jay Inslee today declared an emergency in Lewis County due to damage that occurred on September 22, 2022 to the State Route 506/108 bridge over I-5. The damage was caused when an over-height load struck... |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Inslee issues emergency order for the SR 506 bridge damage; also activates members of the National Guard to support Hurricane Ian response efforts | Story
Gov. Jay Inslee today declared an emergency in Lewis County due to damage that occurred on September 22, 2022 to the State Route 506/108 bridge over I-5. The damage was caused when an over-height load struck the SR 506 overpass, requi... |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Inslee issues emergency order for the Lieser Road overpass | WASHINGTON, September 28 - Story
Gov. Jay Inslee today declared an emergency in Clark County due to damage that occurred on July 7, 2022 to the Lieser Road overpass. The damage was caused when a vehicle with an over-height load struck the o... |
| Sep 28, 2022 | Inslee issues emergency order for the Lieser Road overpass | Story
Gov. Jay Inslee today declared an emergency in Clark County due to damage that occurred on July 7, 2022 to the Lieser Road overpass. The damage was caused when a vehicle with an over-height load struck the overpass where it crosses St... |
| Sep 7, 2022 | Boards and Commissions appointments by Governor Jay Inslee - August 2022 | WASHINGTON, September 6 - Story
Below is the monthly recap of board and commission appointments made by Gov. Jay Inslee during the month of August 2022. Boards and Commissions are designed to give Washingtonians a voice in their government ... |
| Aug 25, 2022 | Inslee statement regarding final report for Joint Federal-State Process for salmon recovery in the Columbia Basin | Story
“The state and federal governments should implement a plan to replace the benefits of the Lower Snake River Dams to enable breaching to move forward,” Gov. Jay Inslee said.
Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray and Gov. Jay Inslee released... |
| Aug 17, 2022 | Inslee issues updated directive regarding COVID-19 vaccination standards for state employees | Story
Gov. Jay Inslee has issued an updated directive regarding policies that require state employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The updated directive reflects feedback and recommendations from state employees and labor partners to ... |
| Aug 12, 2022 | Inslee issues directive for monkeypox virus (MPV) plan of action | WASHINGTON, August 12 - Story
Gov. Jay Inslee today issued Directive 22-18 to expand upon the Washington State Department of Health’s (DOH) ongoing efforts to prevent and control the spread of the monkeypox virus (MPV). MPV has spread acros... |
| Aug 12, 2022 | Inslee issues directive for monkeypox virus (MPV) plan of action | Story
Gov. Jay Inslee today issued Directive 22-18 to expand upon the Washington State Department of Health’s (DOH) ongoing efforts to prevent and control the spread of the monkeypox virus (MPV). MPV has spread across several countries, and... |
| Aug 8, 2022 | Groups Unite to Oppose Inslee's Attempt to Permanently Mandate COVID-19 shots via Rulemaking Process | State Capitol in Olympia, WA
Washington Gov. Inslee issued a Directive, pressuring government entities to permanently mandate Covid shots for certain state employees.
The proposed rulemaking represents Governor Inslee’s latest attempt to ex... |
| Jul 2, 2022 | Inslee issues directive for COVID-19 vaccination standards for state employees | WASHINGTON, July 1 - Story
Gov. Jay Inslee has directed his cabinet agencies to implement policies to require their employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The Office of Financial Management will begin the process of rulemaking and eng... |
| Jul 1, 2022 | Inslee issues directive for COVID-19 vaccination standards for state employees | Story
Gov. Jay Inslee has directed his cabinet agencies to implement policies to require their employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The Office of Financial Management will begin the process of rulemaking and engage in bargaining wit... |
| Jun 2, 2022 | Inslee rescinds two proclamations related to COVID-19 | WASHINGTON, June 1 - Story
Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the rescission of two COVID-19 emergency orders that are no longer needed to respond to the pandemic.
Proclamation 20-56 waived/suspended a statute and certain provisions in agreeme... |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Inslee rescinds two proclamations related to COVID-19 | Story
Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the rescission of two COVID-19 emergency orders that are no longer needed to respond to the pandemic.
Proclamation 20-56 waived/suspended a statute and certain provisions in agreements between the gover... |
| May 23, 2022 | Inslee issues update to vaccination requirement for outdoor contractors and volunteers | WASHINGTON, May 23 - Story
Gov. Jay Inslee issued an update today to Proclamation 21-14.5 which outlines COVID-19 vaccination requirements for several categories of workers, volunteers and contractors engaged in work with public sector agen... |
| May 23, 2022 | Inslee issues update to vaccination requirement for outdoor contractors and volunteers | Story
Gov. Jay Inslee issued an update today to Proclamation 21-14.5 which outlines COVID-19 vaccination requirements for several categories of workers, volunteers and contractors engaged in work with public sector agencies, health care del... |
| May 20, 2022 | Inslee cancels parole determination for Timothy Pauley | WASHINGTON, May 20 - Story
Gov. Jay Inslee has cancelled the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board’s order that granted parole to Timothy Pauley. Pauley has been incarcerated by the Department of Corrections since his 1981 conviction for thre... |
| May 20, 2022 | Inslee cancels parole determination for Timothy Pauley | Story
Gov. Jay Inslee has cancelled the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board’s order that granted parole to Timothy Pauley. Pauley has been incarcerated by the Department of Corrections since his 1981 conviction for three counts of first deg... |
| May 6, 2022 | Boards and Commissions appointments by Governor Jay Inslee - April 2022 | WASHINGTON, May 5 - Story
Below is the monthly recap of board and commission appointments made by Gov. Jay Inslee during the month of April 2022. Boards and Commissions are designed to give Washingtonians a voice in their government and all... |
| May 5, 2022 | Boards and Commissions appointments by Governor Jay Inslee - April 2022 | Story
Below is the monthly recap of board and commission appointments made by Gov. Jay Inslee during the month of April 2022. Boards and Commissions are designed to give Washingtonians a voice in their government and allow residents to infl... |
| Apr 29, 2022 | Inslee announces upcoming rescission of two proclamations related to in-person drivers licenses and public meetings | Story
Today, Gov. Jay Inslee announced the upcoming rescission of Proclamations 20-15 and 20-28. Proclamation 20-15 suspended and waived certain statutes related to in-person drivers licensing eye examinations and in-person drivers licenses... |
| Apr 15, 2022 | Inslee issues update to rescind Proclamation 20-69 | Story
Today, Gov. Jay Inslee announced the upcoming rescission of Proclamation 20-69, which waived/suspended the residency requirement that allows public university graduate students to receive tuition waivers in exchange for performing tea... |
| Apr 15, 2022 | Inslee issues update to rescind Proclamation 20-69 | WASHINGTON, April 15 - Story
Today, Gov. Jay Inslee announced the upcoming rescission of Proclamation 20-69, which waived/suspended the residency requirement that allows public university graduate students to receive tuition waivers in exch... |
| Apr 9, 2022 | Inslee announced the upcoming rescission of proclamation 20-31 regarding DCYF child care background checks | WASHINGTON, April 8 - Story
Today Gov. Jay Inslee announced the upcoming rescission of Proclamation 20-31, which suspended and waived certain administrative requirements to license child care providers, group care foster care, and related p... |
| Apr 8, 2022 | Inslee announced the upcoming rescission of proclamation 20-31 regarding DCYF child care background checks | Story
Today Gov. Jay Inslee announced the upcoming rescission of Proclamation 20-31, which suspended and waived certain administrative requirements to license child care providers, group care foster care, and related programs administered b... |
| Apr 6, 2022 | Boards and Commissions appointments by Governor Jay Inslee - March 2022 | Story
Below is the monthly recap of board and commission appointments made by Gov. Jay Inslee during the month of March 2022. Boards and Commissions are designed to give Washingtonians a voice in their government and allow residents to infl... |
| Apr 6, 2022 | Boards and Commissions appointments by Governor Jay Inslee - March 2022 | WASHINGTON, April 5 - Story
Below is the monthly recap of board and commission appointments made by Gov. Jay Inslee during the month of March 2022. Boards and Commissions are designed to give Washingtonians a voice in their government and a... |
| Apr 2, 2022 | Inslee issues update to rescind two COVID-19 emergency proclamations | WASHINGTON, April 1 - Story
Today, Gov. Jay Inslee rescinded two COVID-19 emergency proclamations related to the Department of Licensing, Proclamations 20-41 and 20-48. Proclamation 20-41 waives certain statutory deadlines for renewal of pe... |
| Mar 22, 2022 | Inslee tees up next steps in statewide equity efforts with new executive order | The Washington State Office of Equity, located within the Office of Gov. Jay Inslee, released the state’s inaugural five-year Washington State Pro-Equity Anti-Racism (PEAR) Plan & Playbook today.
The release coincides with the signing o... |
| Mar 22, 2022 | Inslee tees up next steps in statewide equity efforts with new executive order | WASHINGTON, March 22 -
The Washington State Office of Equity, located within the Office of Gov. Jay Inslee, released the state’s inaugural five-year Washington State Pro-Equity Anti-Racism (PEAR) Plan & Playbook today.
The release coinc... |
| Feb 26, 2022 | CDC revises mask guidelines, says millions of Americans no longer need to wear masks indoors | Close to 3 in 10 Americans should continue wearing masks in indoor public areas, including schools, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday, but millions of others no longer need to, based on new guidance that incorporate... |
| Jan 31, 2022 | Governor Inslee Wants To Jail Politicians Who Lie? What Could Possibly Go Wrong? | I know that people who identify tribally as Democrats or Republicans often like to accuse the other team of being especially censorial, but the unfortunate fact is that elected officials in both parties seem equally interested in using the ... |
| Jan 25, 2022 | Washington’s Election Misinformation Bill Demonstrates Dangers of Compromising First Amendment Values | Exactly one year after the Jan. 6 violence at the Capitol, Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced his support for a bill that his office said “would outlaw attempts by candidates and elected officials to spread lies about free and fair el... |
| Oct 21, 2021 | More than 1,800 Washington workers were fired or left their jobs over Covid-19 mandate for state workers | More than 1,800 Washington state workers were terminated or left their jobs because of the state's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, per OFM data.
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Nearly 1,900 Washington state workers were fired or left their jobs due ... |
| Oct 20, 2021 | More than 1,800 Washington workers were fired or left their jobs over the COVID-19 mandate for state workers | More than 1,800 Washington state workers were terminated or left their jobs because of the state’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, per OFM data. Radek Mica/Getty Images
Nearly 1,900 Washington state workers were fired or left their jobs due to th... |
| Oct 19, 2021 | A Washington State Police trooper said Gov. ‘Jay Inslee can kiss my ass’ after being fired for refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine | Washington Gov. Jay Inslee. Elaine Thompson-Pool/Getty Images
In August, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced a vaccine mandate for state employees.
Inslee said employees had to be fully vaccinated by October 18 or they would be fired.
A st... |
| Jun 29, 2021 | Public reporting: the first step in addressing the health care industry’s bloated carbon footprint | The health care industry focuses on healing. Yet its pursuit of that mission can cause harm. The harm caused by medical errors is well known. Largely unknown is the hidden harm caused by the industry’s greenhouse gas emissions.
An estimated... |
| Mar 3, 2021 | Texas isn't the only state lifting COVID-19 restrictions. Here's how 11 other states and cities are easing lockdowns, despite the CDC insisting that 'now is not the time.' | Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News via AP, Pool
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Texas on Tuesday became the largest US state to ease its lockdown restrictions.
Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order that would end all COVID-19 restricti... |
| Mar 3, 2021 | Texas isn’t the only state lifting COVID-19 restrictions. Here’s how 11 other states and cities are easing lockdowns, despite the CDC insisting that ‘now is not the time.’ | Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News via AP, Pool
Texas on Tuesday became the largest US state to ease its lockdown restrictions.
Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order that would end all COVID-19 restrictions, includ... |
| Jan 5, 2021 | Blind Spots In Climate Policy: EV Supply Chain And Climate Adaptation | Tesla CEO Elon Musk. (Photo credit: FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty Images |
| Dec 16, 2020 | Biden makes his picks: Granholm is Energy Secretary and McCarthy is Climate Czar | Twitter was wrong. Jennifer Granholm is Joe Biden’s expected pick for Energy Secretary.
A few months back, we polled Twitter on Biden’s likely DOE secretary and Twitter gave us answers such as Nick Fury, Tony Stark and Scrooge McDuck. More ... |
| Dec 4, 2020 | Covid-19 Superspreader Wedding In Washington State Linked To 7 Deaths Of People Who Didn’t Even Attend | A large November wedding in Washington State with over 300 people in attendance has been linked to ... [+] the deaths of 7 people from Covid-19getty |
| Nov 18, 2020 | 5 pro-renewable energy actions to expect from President-Elect Joe Biden | Now that the election is over and Joe Biden is expected to be the 46th President of the United States, the speculation can begin on what his presidency means for the renewable energy industry in general and the solar industry in particular.... |
| Nov 16, 2020 | Washington and Michigan are entering partial lockdowns as COVID-19 cases in the states — and nationwide — spike | Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Washington Governor Jay Inslee are putting their states into partial lockdowns this week. Rebecca Cook/Reuters, John Moore/Getty Images
Governors for Michigan and Washington announced Sunday that their... |
| Nov 3, 2020 | Twitter predicts the US Department of Energy Secretary in a Joe Biden administration | David Roberts (@drvox) asked Twitter for its “Dream Biden/Harris cabinet” for the U.S. State, Defense, Treasury, EPA and Energy departments. Twitter, the brilliant and wrong social network, then weighed-in on who Joe Biden, the Democrat can... |
| Aug 24, 2020 | Twitter predicts the US Department of Energy Secretary in a Joe Biden administration | David Roberts (@drvox) asked Twitter for its “Dream Biden/Harris cabinet” for the U.S. State, Defense, Treasury, EPA and Energy departments. Twitter, the brilliant and wrong social network, then weighed-in on who Joe Biden, the Democrat can... |
| Jul 9, 2020 | California, Oregon and South Carolina continue to require in-person notarizations | In an effort to combat the economic toll of COVID-19, a wave of varying permanent and temporary legislation for remote online notarizations continues to sweep across the country.
While the SECURE Notarization Act currently sits in the intro... |
| Apr 25, 2020 | We Need Ethical Banking In The Era Of COVID-19 | In the current environment of medical and economic uncertainty, we all find ourselves desperately seeking safety and stability. In such times of uncertainty, cash is king. And who are those fortunate enough to be trusted with that cash? Big... |
| Apr 23, 2020 | Renters In Crisis: Housing Experts Say Canceling Rent Isn’t The Best Answer | Housing experts say a national rent relief effort is required to help deal with the aftershocks of ... [+] the COVID-19 crisis.Getty |
| Apr 12, 2020 | Rollout: Here’s When States Are Due To Lift Stay-At-Home Orders | Nine in 10 states have a stay-at-home order in place. End dates are in flux.Getty |
| Apr 1, 2020 | The coronavirus is washing over the U.S. These factors will determine how bad it gets in each community | On March 15, the governor of Washington called the Seattle area the “hotbed of this outbreak.”
“Code Red,” blared the tabloid cover of the New York Post eight days later.
And this weekend, the Tampa Bay Times forecast that Florida, where th... |
| Apr 1, 2020 | COVID-19 And Eviction: Government Action Uneven Across The Country | NEW YORK CITY, NY - MARCH 26: A view workers changing the American Flag in Midtown Manhattan as the ... [+] coronavirus continues to spread across the United States on March 26, 2020 in New York City. The World Health Organization declared ... |