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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks to reporters during a news conference in Seattle, Tuesday, June 11, 2024, as abortion rights supporters listen. Inslee announced that Washington state will spell out in state law that hospitals must provide abortions if needed to stabilize patients, a step that comes as the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule this month on whether conservative states can bar abortions during some medical emergencies. (AP Photo/Gene Johnson)

Washington governor wants new prison for ‘avalanche’ of juveniles being arrested

By Matt Delaney - The Washington Times

FILE - Wind turbines are seen on April 16, 2019, south of Kennewick, Wash. (Bob Brawdy/The Tri-City Herald via AP, File)

Washington governor OKs massive new wind farm and urges swift turbine approvals

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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee delivers his annual State of the State address to a joint legislative session in House chambers at the Washington state Capitol, Jan. 9, 2024, in Olympia, Wash. Inslee on Thursday, May 23, rejected a recommendation to cut a proposal for what would be the state's largest wind farm in half, giving new life to the $1.7 billion project. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

Washington state readies National Guard for election riots

By Alex Miller - The Washington Times

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson introduces Sen. Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, second from right, after making remarks Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. A federal judge on Friday, March 8, 2024 rejected a challenge to a Washington state law that cleared the way for lawsuits against the gun industry in certain cases. The measure was one of three bills signed by Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee last year seeking to address gun violence. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

Judge rejects challenge to Washington state law that could hold gun makers liable for shootings

By Gene Johnson - Associated Press

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signs House Bill 1240, which prohibits the manufacture, importation, distribution and sale of semi-automatic assault-style weapons in the state, April 25, 2023, at the state Capitol in Olympia, Wash. A U.S. judge on Tuesday, June 6, rejected a request to block a new Washington state law banning the sale of certain semi-automatic rifles, one of three measures recently signed by Inslee in an effort to reduce gun violence. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) **FILE**

Judge rejects attempt to block new Washington state gun restrictions

By Gene Johnson - Associated Press

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks at the Washington state Capitol in Olympia, Wash., Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Inslee signed a new law, Tuesday, May 9, 2023, to protect young people seeking reproductive health services or gender-affirming care. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

New Washington law lets state ‘hide’ missing minors seeking abortions, sex changes from parents

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson speaks as Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, right, looks on before the signing of several bills aimed at protecting reproductive health and gender-affirming care on April 27, 2023, at the University of Washington's Hans Rosling Center for Population Health in Seattle. Attorney General Ferguson launched an exploratory campaign for governor on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, one day after incumbent Jay Inslee announced he would not run again. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Washington AG Bob Ferguson announces campaign for governor

By Rebecca Boone and Ed Komenda - Associated Press

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks during a press conference, Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at the state Capitol in Olympia, Wash. The state of Washington has stockpiled a three-year supply of an abortion pill in anticipation of a court ruling that could limit its availability, Inslee announced Tuesday. (Steve Bloom/The Olympian via AP)

Washington stocks up on abortion pills ahead of court ruling

By Lisa Baumann - Associated Press

In this file photo, Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee make remarks during a noon ceremony at the Capitol Campus flag circle, Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Olympia, Wash. (Steve Bloom/The Olympian via AP) **FILE**

Gov. Jay Inslee declares Washington state an abortion ‘sanctuary,’ orders state police to help

By Ramsey Touchberry - The Washington Times

Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee addresses a gathering before raising the LGBTQ Pride Celebration flag seen behind him during a noon ceremony at the Capitol Campus flag circle, Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Olympia, Wash. A variety of events celebrating the LGBTQ community statewide have taken place and are also scheduled through the month of June. (Steve Bloom/The Olympian via AP)

Inslee seeks abortion rights amendment to state constitution

By Rebecca Boone - Associated Press

FILE - Republican Loren Culp greets a large crowd, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, at a rally near Graham, Wash., during his unsuccessful run for governor. Culp is now challenging incumbent GOP Rep. Dan Newhouse in Washington's 4th U.S. House District. He has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump but has lagged other Republican candidates in reported fundraising figures. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

Trump-backed candidate in Washington House race appears to stall

By Nicholas K. Geranios - Associated Press

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks at a news conference, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, at the Capitol in Olympia, Wash. Inslee announced that Washington state is expanding its vaccine mandate to include all public, charter and private school teachers and staff, as well as those working at the state's colleges and universities. Inslee also expanded the statewide indoor mask mandate in place for non-vaccinated individuals to include those who are vaccinated. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Cops fired over COVID-19 vaccine mandates in Washington state

By Emily Zantow - The Washington Times

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee speaks Thursday, June 3, 2021, during a news conference in Olympia, Wash. Inslee announced that Washington will be the latest state to offer prizes to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Incentives will include a series of giveaways during the month of June including lottery prizes totaling $2 million, college tuition assistance, airline tickets, and game systems. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Judge dismisses recall petition against Washington Gov. Jay Inslee

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WA Democratic lawmakers decry pause of Pierce County

By RACHEL LA CORTE - Associated Press

Amid legal challenge, capital gains tax signed into law

By RACHEL LA CORTE - Associated Press

Cheryl Strange named new head of Department of Corrections

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FILE - In this Wednesday, April 21, 2021 file photo, Gary Holt, who reads bills being considered in the Washington House, wears a mask as he sits behind a plexiglass shield with reflections of state representatives meeting remotely on it, at the Capitol in Olympia Wash. The 2021 session of the Washington Legislature ended Sunday, April 25 and lawmakers had no shortage of weighty topics to consider while having to conduct their work amid a pandemic that meant most meetings and votes were conducted remotely. The Capitol building was also closed to the public since last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and was surrounded by security fencing and national guard members at times due to fears of protests. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

Washington’s pandemic session: Remote work, weighty topics

By RACHEL LA CORTE - Associated Press

Washington governor calls for investigation of sheriff

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Washington governor signs eviction “right to counsel” bill

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Legislature OK’s bill easing decertification of police

By GENE JOHNSON - Associated Press