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ICYMI: EPA Approves California's Request Regarding Efficiency Standards

From: Washington Governor Jay Inslee
December 18, 2024
In case you missed it: Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved California's request for a waiver of preemption for the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulation. For more than… Read More

Inslee Releases Future-Focused Budget Proposal, Highlights the Growing Costs of Income Inequality

From: Washington Governor Jay Inslee
December 17, 2024
On December 17, 2024, Gov. Jay Inslee released a balanced budget proposal that protects progress on the programs and services that working families and businesses depend on?—?public safety,… Read More

Message from the Chair - December 13, 2024

December 13, 2024
Happy Friday, Washington Democrats! Happy Holidays!The Washington Democrats office will be closed for the next two weeks as we celebrate the holidays and new year. May your holiday season be filled… Read More

Chair Conrad Statement on Legislative Appointments - December 12, 2024

December 12, 2024
Seattle, WA – On Dec 12th, Chair Shasti Conrad released the following statement:“I offer hearty congratulations to the newest members of the Washington State Legislature who are filling… Read More

Message from the Chair: December 6, 2024

December 6, 2024
Happy Friday, Washington Democrats!Working for WashingtonI hope your holiday was restful and recharging. We’re all gonna need every ounce of energy to stand up to the incoming Trump… Read More

New Executive Order Stays the Course on Salmon Recovery

From: Washington Governor Jay Inslee
December 3, 2024
Washingtonians drink from the Columbia River. Tribes sustain themselves by fishing from it. It waters our fields to grow our food. Communities are powered by it. Under its surface is an ecosystem… Read More

Update On Storm Response – Damage Assessments Will Determine Whether Federal Aid Is An Option

From: Washington Governor Jay Inslee
November 26, 2024
As recovery work continues following last week’s bomb cyclone, King County Emergency Management, in partnership with Washington’s Emergency Management Division, held an informational… Read More

Inslee Announces Plan For New Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility And Previews Possible Legislative Proposals

From: Washington Governor Jay Inslee
November 25, 2024
Washington state’s juvenile rehabilitation (JR) system has been noted in recent years for its innovative, trauma-informed education and therapeutic programming. But 2024 has brought significant… Read More

Inslee Statement On Extreme Weather Impacts Around Washington

From: Washington Governor Jay Inslee
November 21, 2024
Gov. Jay Inslee released the following statement in response to the impacts of the "bomb cyclone" event that caused widespread damage and power outages around the state this week. “Trudi and I… Read More

Chair Conrad Statement on Cortes Win in LD18

November 18, 2024
Seattle, WA – On Nov 14th, Chair Shasti Conrad, released the following statement regarding Adrian Cortes’ victory in Legislative District 18 in southwest Washington: “On Nov… Read More

Inslee Attending COP29, Will Stress Urgency of Subnational Leadership on Climate Change

From: Washington Governor Jay Inslee
November 8, 2024
Gov. Jay Inslee will be traveling to Baku, Azerbaijan for the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29). This is the fourth… Read More

Artist Grace Flott Selected To Create Inslee Portrait

From: Washington Governor Jay Inslee
November 8, 2024
Following a competitive nationwide search conducted by ArtsWA, Gov. Jay Inslee and First Spouse Trudi Inslee have selected artist Grace Flott to create the governor’s official portrait. Flott… Read More

Inslee Statement on General Election Results

From: Washington Governor Jay Inslee
November 6, 2024
Gov. Jay Inslee released the following statement in response to Tuesday’s general election results.“I would like to congratulate all of our state elected leaders. For the first time in… Read More

Chair Conrad Statement on Election Night 2024

November 6, 2024
Seattle, WA – On Nov 6th, Chair Shasti Conrad, released the following statement regarding 2024 election results:“Congratulations to our winning candidates and the army of campaign staff… Read More

Inslee Statement on Boeing Machinists Contract Vote

From: Washington Governor Jay Inslee
November 4, 2024
Gov. Jay Inslee released the following statement in response to the approval of a new contract by Boeing Machinists. "Tonight's (Nov 4th) vote by the Machinists puts Boeing's future back on more… Read More