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Governor Jay Inslee’s final State of the State Address: A call for equity and resistance
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.
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 , 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.
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."
With final speech, Inslee bids adieu as Washington governor
He called his three terms his “life’s honor.” But a jab at President-elect Donald Trump spurred several Republicans to walk out of the address.
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.
Inslee's final State of the State address touts increased state spending since 2013
In his final State of the State address to the Legislature, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee touted the enormous increase in state spending on various programs and services since he took office, while imploring lawmakers not to reduce spending as they write the upcoming biennial budget.
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 delivered his final State of the State address on Tuesday morning to a joint session of the Washington Legislature. Inslee, first elected governor in 2012, will leave the office as the longest current-serving governor in the United States and the first to lead Washington for three terms since the late Dan Evans.
Gov. Inslee leaves office with a message, 'WA is ‘a light to the world’ in his final State of the State Address
Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee gives his final State of the State address in the House Chambers of the Legislative Building in Olympia on Jan. 14, 2025
Spokane native paints official portrait of Washington Governor Jay Inslee
The portrait was painted by Grace Flott, a Spokane native who now works as a painter and arts educator in Seattle. Flott was selected to paint the portrait following a competitive
Outgoing Gov. Jay Inslee's portrait unveiled
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Gov. Inslee talks progress, budget woes and Trump in final State of the State address
Governor Jay Inslee (D) looked back on over a decade in office through his final State of the State address Tuesday morning, ...
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Governor 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.
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.