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With this time in the Governors Mansion coming to an end, Gov. Jay Inslee declared Tuesday that “the state of our state is stronger than ever” before a joint session of the Washington …

In a Crosscut interview, the governor ties his legislative priorities to one question: What kind of Washington do we want to leave for our grandchildren?

VANCOUVER — The 60-day Washington legislative session began Monday with a relatively short to-do list before everyone decamps to focus on the election.

SEATTLE — Washington’s short legislative session begins Monday, and it’s looking to be a busy couple of months, with efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions remaining center stage alongside plans

In Inslee's 11th State of the State address, the governor highlighted the state's improved economy, climate change proposals and increased police funding.

By Mary Murphy

This editorial was published in The Seattle Times.

Defending his record and pressing for more action, Gov. Jay Inslee urged a joint session of the Legislature to stay on a path that protects a woman’s right to choose, improves public safety, reduces pollution and curbs homelessness.

Businesses, hoping to avoid paying for costly pollution “allowances,” are figuring out how to run their operations while emitting less carbon.

Secretary of State Steve Hobbs notified the Legislature on Thursday that signatures for Initiative 2113 were certified.