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News and collaborations from the 2018 Global Climate Action Summit

Last week, climate leaders from around the world met for the 2018 Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco. The summit brought together business leaders,...Read More

Inslee announces nine appointees to state Women’s Commission

Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the appointments of nine women to serve on Washington’s new Women’s Commission. Michelle Gonzalez was named commission director last month. The commission...Read More

Department of Commerce awards $39 million to increase facilities for behavioral health care statewide

The Washington State Department of Commerce today announced $39 million in grants to 18 health care providers across Washington, adding needed spaces to help people...Read More

Morning Wire: Sen. Schoesler, WA initiatives, update on family separations

A Q&A with Sen. Schoesler, likely initiatives in November, and a report on childhood well-being in WA are all featured in this week's edition of...Read More

Q&A with Sen. Mark Schoesler on Janus, mental health, and the 2019 legislative session

Senator Mark Schoesler is the Minority Leader of the Washington State Senate and a member of both the Senate Ways & Means and Rules Committees....Read More

Washington lawmakers react to travel ban decision

In a close, 5-4 decision, this morning the US Supreme Court upheld the September 2017 version of President Trump’s travel ban. The ban restricts immigration...Read More

Morning Wire: Inslee in Iowa, “Medicare for All,” 2019 legislation

Supreme Court rulings, "Medicare for All," and an update on immigration policy are all featured in this week's edition of the Morning Wire....Read More

Three takeaways from Inslee’s remarks at Iowa Democratic Party event

Over the weekend, Governor Inslee spoke at the Iowa Democratic Party’s 2018 Hall of Fame Celebration – a move that when announced, added additional fuel...Read More

Washington to lead multi-state lawsuit against Trump Administration immigration policies

AG Ferguson explained that his office began investigating and preparing the lawsuit last month, when the “zero-tolerance” immigration policies were announced, but that the recent...Read More

Despite Trump immigration executive order, Inslee says the damage has already been done to 2,300 children

On Wednesday, Governor Inslee announced $1.2 million in new funding to support civil legal services for individuals, families, and unaccompanied minors provided by the Northwest...Read More