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Washington governor calls on lawmakers for ‘bold’ action on state’s pressing issues
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is calling on state lawmakers to take action on a multitude of issues during their 60-day legislative session, including addressing the homelessness crisis, helping children impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and taking more steps to address climate change.

Justices say Gov. Jay Inslee overstepped veto authority
The Washington Supreme Court says Gov. Jay Inslee overstepped his veto authority when he cut a sentence that appeared seven times in the 2019 transportation budget.

Washington state fire marshal joins lawsuit against vaccine mandate
The list of public employees suing to overturn Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s vaccine mandate has grown to about 600 people, and now includes the state’s fire marshal, Charles LeBlanc.
Klickitat County commissioner under fire for comparing masks to sexual assault, flipping off constituent
The gesture and comments combined have riled residents. Some said even if they considered the comments genuine, they were still a bungled and offensive comparison.
Washington governor signs eviction “right to counsel” bill
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a "right to counsel” measure that makes Washington the first state to ensure that low-income tenants have legal representation when faced with an eviction

Inslee, health officials laud Clark County vaccine site while eager for resupplies
The unpredictability of vaccine supplies has created uncertainty about how the fairgrounds site will function in the future, officials said.
Details scarce about mass vaccination site planned in Clark County
The same confusion is hitting other health jurisdictions throughout the state.

Inslee extends virus restrictions until Jan. 11
Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday extended restrictions on businesses and social gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic for another week.

Gov. Inslee delays implementation of plastic bag law
Gov. Jay Inslee has issued a proclamation delaying the implementation of a law banning retailers from using single-use plastic bags.
Inslee unveils climate proposals ahead of full budget plan
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has announced several climate related proposals for the next legislative session, including fully reinstating a plan to cap carbon pollution in the state