Jay Inslee

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee On How To Stay Optimistic On Fighting Climate Change

6:13pm October 04, 2020

by Christianna Silva

Climate change was a question in last week's presidential debate, after not being asked about in 2016 debates. Inslee made climate change the focus of his brief presidential bid.

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Gov. Jay Inslee squared off with President Trump during a call between the president and governors on the coronavirus coordination efforts.

FACT CHECK: Trump Says Call With Governors Had 'No Contention.' Reports Say Otherwise

7:05pm March 26, 2020

by Bobby Allyn

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee reportedly clashed with the president over his leadership during the coronavirus crisis.

From the Democratic presidential debates hosted in Detroit, candidates (left) Marianne Williamson, Rep. Tim Ryan, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, former Rep. Beto O'Rourke former Gov. John Hickenlooper

Politics & Government

Debates, Not Voters, Begin Sending Democratic Presidential Candidates Packing

2:26pm September 09, 2019

The field of Democratic presidential hopefuls has begun to shrink in advance of, and because of, this week's debate. The new, more rigorous rules instituted by the party are causing some controversy.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee recently signed legislation making Washington the first state to enter the private health insurance market with a universally available public option.

Health & Safety

Will Washington State's New 'Public Option' Plan Reduce Heath Care Costs?

3:00pm May 16, 2019

by Austin Jenkins

Washington passed a law this week to create a new kind of public health insurance. It could inspire other states to try such a plan, but consumers might be in for a reality check.