Inslee, State of the State

Inslee’s final State of the State address touts increased state spending since 2013
In his final State of the State address to the Legislature, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee touted the enormous increase in state spending on various programs and services since he took office, while imploring lawmakers not to reduce spending as they write the upcoming biennial budget.
Washington Governor Jay Inslee delivers final State of the State
Inslee spoke about his political victories, pointing to the capital gains tax, the paid family leave assistance program and the Climate Commitment Act.
Gov. Inslee leaves office with a message, 'WA is a light to the world’ in his final State of the State Address
Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee gives his final State of the State address in the House Chambers of the Legislative Building in Olympia on Jan. 14, 2025
WA is ‘a light to the world’ Gov. Inslee tells lawmakers in his final State of the State address
Gov. Jay Inslee, who’s led Washington state for the past dozen years, delivered his final State of the State address Tuesday morning. Its theme? Progress.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee's final State of the State address
Washington Governor Jay Inslee delivered his final State of the State address this morning, reflecting on his 12-year tenure and discussing future challenges.
Inslee doubles down on wealth tax proposal in final State of the State address
Also touching on the incoming Trump Administration, Inslee said, "We will not bend the knee to a would-be authoritarian's worst impulses."
Gov. Inslee gives final State of the State address
In his final State of the State address, outgoing Washington governor Jay Inslee talked about his accomplishments, but also the challenges that lie ahead.
Inslee delivers final state of the state address before departing Governor’s office Wednesday
Jay Inslee delivered his final state of the state address to both chambers of the Washington Legislature on Tuesday. Though the yearly speech sets a tone for the 103 days of lawmaking , Inslee’s address on the final full day of 12 years leading the state had the air of farewell.

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