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Inslee’s final spending proposal: Tax the rich to close budget gap

The outgoing governor of Washington is proposing a new tax on the state's richest residents.
Jeanie Lindsay
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signs his last bill

With the stroke of a pen, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed the state budget into law Friday. It was almost certainly the last piece of legislation he will approve as the state’s top official.
Jeanie Lindsay
EPA Proposes adding portions of 150 mile stretch of upper Columbia River to the Superfund list

Lead contamination is the main concern along popular rivershore and recreational sites
Anna King
3 takeaways from Washington Gov. Jay Inslee's final 'State of the State' address

Inslee, who is the country's longest serving governor currently in office, urged lawmakers to keep up momentum on key issues during his final State of the State address before Washington voters elect a new governor later this year.
Jeanie Lindsay
Government

Time to start Governor shopping

Jay Inslee is not seeking a fourth term as Washington’s governor. For the first time in more than a decade, the state will hold an open race for the governor’s seat next year, opening the door for some familiar faces in a new office. We dive into Inslee and his legacy with Austin Jenkins, staff reporter at Pluribus News.
Kim Malcolm

Caroline Chamberlain Gomez
Government

What will Jay Inslee's legacy be after 12 years as governor?

KUOW Politics reporter David Hyde joins Soundside host Libby Denkmann to talk about Governor Inslee's announcement that he will NOT be seeking a 4th term.
Libby Denkmann

David Hyde

Jason Burrows
Politics

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee will not run for re-election in 2024

Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee will not run for re-election in 2024, opening the gates for a new Democratic candidate after three terms in office.
Dyer Oxley
Government

WA set to become 10th state to ban assault-style weapons

A measure that would ban the sale of assault-style weapons in Washington state is now heading to the governor.
Kim Malcolm

Andy Hurst
Health

Washington state stocks up on abortion drug as federal ruling on access looms

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Tuesday the state has purchased 30,000 doses of the abortion drug mifepristone in preparation for a federal court decision that could limit access to the medication.
Jeanie Lindsay
Finland's president addresses WA Legislature on historic first stop of U.S. visit

President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö made history Monday as the first foreign head of state to address the Washington Legislature.
Jeanie Lindsay

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