Full address | Inslee delivers final State of State

Inslee delivers final state of the state address before departing Governor’s office Wednesday
Outgoing Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his final state of the state address to both chambers of the Washington Legislature on Tuesday. Though the yearly speech sets a tone for the 103 days of lawmaking ahead of Legislators, Inslee’s address on the final full day of 12 years leading the state had the air of farewell.
Inslee warns against budget cuts, unveils official portrait on final day as governor
Outgoing Gov. Jay Inslee addressed the Legislature on Tuesday, his last full day in office, bidding Washingtonians “fair winds and following seas” in the final speech of his 12-year run leading the Evergreen State. He spent several minutes on one of the most pressing issues facing the state this year: the budget.
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In his final State of the State address to a joint session of the Washington Legislature, Governor Jay Inslee made a passionate plea to safeguard the state’s progressive achievements and protect vulnerable communities from the brunt of looming budget challenges.
WA Gov. Jay Inslee’s portrait unveiled as 3rd term comes to an end
Inslee's portrait, painted by Washington artist Grace Flott, debuted Tuesday after his final State of the State address to mark the end of his 12-year tenure.
WA Gov. Jay Inslee gives final State of the State speech
Gov. Jay Inslee gave his final State of the State speech on Jan. 14, 2025 in Olympia, Washington. The president-elect said he had an “obligation” to attack one specific late night host. A photo shared by Vice President Kamala Harris from Jimmy Carter's funeral has gone viral due to the exclusion of President-elect Donald Trump.
Inslee doubles down on wealth tax proposal in final State of the State address
Also touching on the incoming Trump Administration, Inslee said, "We will not bend the knee to a would-be authoritarian's worst impulses."
WA is ‘a light to the world’ Gov. Inslee tells lawmakers in his final State of the State address
Gov. Jay Inslee, who’s led Washington state for the past dozen years, delivered his final State of the State address Tuesday morning. Its theme? Progress.
Gov. Jay Inslee delivers final State of the State address
Gov. Jay Inslee, leaving office after three terms, will give his final State of the State address on Tuesday. Watch his remarks live here at 10:30 a.m.
Jay Inslee’s wins and setbacks during his 12 years as Washington governor
On a recent tour of the Capitol office he’ll soon depart, Gov. Jay Inslee pointed to an old nautical instrument he keeps on the wall.
Gov. Inslee to give final State of the State address
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Bomb cyclone fallout prompts Gov. Inslee to request federal disaster declaration
WASHINGTON, USA — Just a few days before his tenure comes to an end, Gov. Jay Inslee put in a formal request for a federal ...
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Gov. Inslee Acts to Codify Emergency Abortion Access in Washington
Immediate action is vital to safeguard emergency abortion care amid expected federal policy shifts, the governor said.
Inslee requests federal aid for public infrastructure damaged by bomb cyclone
Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday he had formally requested a federal major disaster declaration to help communities repair ...
Gov. Inslee won’t back bill weakening his office’s power to site WA energy projects
Blocking WA’s highest elected official from a final say would “not improve public accountability,” his office says.
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Inslee strengthens abortion laws as one of departing acts before leaving office
Washington Governor Jay Inslee is working to strengthen the state's abortion laws before he's replaced by Governor-elect Bob ...
‘Big step.’ Gov. Inslee approves largest solar project to date in Washington state
This project will enable the family ranch to stay in the hands of our future generations,” said one Benton County landowner.
Ferguson opposes wealth tax, calls for spending cuts, but boost for K-12
Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson’s budget proposal diverges from the spending increases proposed by outgoing Gov. Jay Inslee.
Incoming Washington Governor Avoids Inslee's Wealth Tax Idea
Washington state Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson said he wants to exhaust options to cut spending and increase efficiency before proposing tax increases, signaling that he doesn’t embrace outgoing Gov. Jay ...