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House Judiciary Committee launches new inquiry into Washington State’s sanctuary policies
02 Apr 2025 23:27 GMT
… with federal immigration officials.”
“Washington’s sanctuary policies are putting … the House Judiciary Committee.
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown … has previously warned Washington Governor Jay Inslee and other Washington state officials that sanctuary …
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Washington State Leadership Board Announces 49th Annual Washington Leadership Award Honorees
02 Apr 2025 23:25 GMT
… of Seattle, Deputy Mayor of Seattle, President & CEO of the Seattle Metropolitan … Evergreen tree—a symbol of Washington—former Governor Jay Inslee has shown steadfast dedication …
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Amazon, Mariners, T-Mobile among Seattle-area businesses pushing back on wealth tax proposals
02 Apr 2025 21:43 GMT
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SEATTLE — Dozens of large businesses based in western Washington signed … as suggested by former Gov. Jay Inslee in his final comments … homelessness prevention since 2013, Washington’s homeless population has … it is in western Washington.
"We urge you …
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Jay Inslee Says Trump Can't Stop The Clean Energy Revolution
01 Apr 2025 14:49 GMT
There are two immutable forces that we ought to know President Donald Trump cannot stop. The first is the incoming tide of the ocean. The second is the growth of the clean-energy economy. He cannot hold back the rising tide because no steady stream of …
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Washington state may be getting new highways — for cyclists
02 Apr 2025 17:44 GMT
… and Roanoke Lid project in Seattle and $1.67 billion … Clarke, deputy director of Washington Bikes and Cascade Bicycle Club … Snyder, who was former Gov. Jay Inslee's senior policy adviser … less."
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Washington governor rejects lawmakers' budget proposals
02 Apr 2025 17:14 GMT
… significantly different direction,” said Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson.Bloomberg … billion in cuts former Gov. Jay Inslee had included in the … December, according to the governor.
But he says … sufficient reserves to insulate Washington from economic turbulence, …
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Gov. Ferguson rejects proposed budget reliant on new ‘wealth tax’
02 Apr 2025 03:04 GMT
… state of Washington, as long as I am governor, will do … four years after former Gov. Jay Inslee proposed approximately $3 billion … .”
According to Ferguson, Washington receives approximately $34 billion … hit Washington hard,” he said.
Following the Governor’s …
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WATCH: Gov. Ferguson comes out against Democrats’ budget proposals with new taxes
02 Apr 2025 01:29 GMT
… April Fools’ Day joke. Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Tuesday … from his predecessor, former Gov. Jay Inslee, who backed a wealth … our annual budget,” the governor said, noting that reserves … bad to worse,” the governor said.
Ferguson blamed the …
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Gov. Ferguson says he won’t sign a WA budget with a new ‘wealth tax’
02 Apr 2025 00:36 GMT
Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday panned … on high wages similar to Seattle's JumpStart tax.
Majority … the stance taken by outgoing Gov. Jay Inslee, who backed a wealth tax … counties hire more police.
The governor';s comments come as …
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Former Washington Governor Jay Inslee honored by Time Magazine for climate work
30 Mar 2025 22:15 GMT
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Former Washington Governor Jay Inslee received recognition from Time Magazine … .
Inslee, who served as Washington’s governor from 2013 to 2025, played …