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Sexual health education bill signed but could be on ballot this November
A controversial bill requiring comprehensive sexual health education be taught at various points in a student’s years in public schools was signed into law Friday, but opponents will try to get voters to reject it in November.
Trump says he’s asked Pence to stop calling Washington Gov. Jay Inslee
Gov. Jay Inslee isn’t being “appreciative,” President Donald Trump said Friday, adding he’s told Vice President Mike Pence not to call Washington’s chief executive.
Inslee tells Trump U.S. states “don’t need a backup. We need a Tom Brady.”
President Donald Trump tells U.S. governors in a conference call that his administration is read to be a “backup” in the fight against the pandemic. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee told the president, “We don’t need a backup. We need a Tom Brady.”
Inslee: Extension of stay-home order in play, despite ‘glimmer of hope’ in COVID-19 data
Washington has a “glimmer of hope” with some good news on efforts to fight the COVID-19 outbreak, but that doesn’t mean the current stay-home order won’t be extended past the original two weeks, Gov. Jay Inslee said Thursday.
Plastic bags banned, paper bags to cost 8 cents after Inslee signs bill that takes effect next year
Single-use plastic bags at stores will be banned statewide starting next year and customers without reusable carriers will be charged 8 cents for paper bags under a bill signed Wednesday.
What jobs are essential in Washington under Gov. Jay Inslee’s ‘Stay Home Stay Healthy’ order? Here’s the list.
Here’s a list of the essential workers accompanying Gov. Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order.
Long list of jobs deemed essential in ‘stay home’ order
Gov. Jay Inslee’s emergency stay home order closes many businesses but allows those deemed essential to fighting the COVID-19 outbreak and supporting communities around the state to remain open.
Washington legislative leaders in both parties back Inslee’s ‘stay home’ order
Legislative leaders backed Gov. Jay Inslee’s “stay home” order Monday night, urging residents to increase efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 across Washington.
Inslee issues ‘stay home’ order for state
Stay home unless absolutely necessary or your job is essential, Gov. Jay Inslee told Washington residents Monday night. Inslee signed an emergency order he calls “Stay home, stay healthy” that increases previous steps the state has taken to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is similar to orders issued in California, some other states and large metropolitan areas.
Inslee: Obey current orders to slow the virus or face more restrictions
OLYMPIA – State officials will employ greater restrictions if some residents don’t follow the current orders to stay home as much as possible and away from groups in social situations, Gov. Jay Inslee warned Friday. On a day when other governors had issued statewide stay-at-home orders to stop the spread of COVID-19, Inslee said he wasn’t going to do that yet. But he made it clear he could in the future.
New laws would cut greenhouse gases, further restrict asbestos in buildings
Washington will reduce greenhouse gases faster than previously planned and extend the ban on asbestos materials to non-residential buildings under laws signed Thursday.
Inslee restricts medical, dental procedures to save supplies
Many medical and dental procedures in Washington were banned today by Gov. Jay Inslee in an effort to keep protective equipment available for health care workers fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
Inslee, Trump and local courts halt evictions, but some Spokane leaders say more action still needed
After actions taken by Gov. Jay Inslee, President Donald Trump and Spokane County, only people who are a safety risk to the public can be evicted from their apartments and far few homeowners can be foreclosed upon as the COVID-19 pandemic grows.
New laws include everything from students in tribal regalia to bicyclists
Gov. Jay Inslee signs dozens of pieces of legislation on a wide range of topics.
Inslee announces new aid package to help financial fallout from virus outbreak
Washington will offer expanded financial aid to residents, businesses and workers to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic that is hitting the state.
Inslee: State considering more restrictions to fight virus spread
Washington officials are considering more restrictions on residents to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, Gov. Jay Inslee said today.
Inslee, others urge Washington to ‘hunker down’
A new round of restrictions and closures will take effect just after Tuesday tonight as state and public health officials made strong appeals for Washington residents to “hunker down” and make major changes in their daily lives.
Spokane schools preparing for closure order after schools in three West Side counties shuttered
Public and private schools in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties will be closed starting no later than next Tuesday and won’t reopen until after April 24.
Live Video: Gov. Inslee press conference on COVID-19
At 2 p.m. Governor Jay Inslee, joined by Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal, announces new school guidelines to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Inslee bans large gatherings in 3 West Side counties as coronavirus cases continue to rise
Gatherings of more than 250 people in the state’s three most populous counties will be canceled or postponed under an emergency order issued Wednesday morning by Gov. Jay Inslee.