Inslee signs bill strengthening protections for minors against sale and use...
April 19, 2016Summary Gov. Jay Inslee today signed SB 6328 that strengthens protections for minors against the sale and use of e-cigarettes and vapor products. Inslee was joined by health advocates,...
View ArticleInslee appoints Ollie Garrett to Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board
August 4, 2016Story Gov. Jay Inslee today announced the appointment of Ollie A. Garrett of Kirkland to the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board. “Ollie will bring extensive experience in...
View ArticleInslee statement on DEA's marijuana decision
August 11, 2016Story OLYMPIA – Gov. Jay Inslee issued a statement today on the Drug Enforcement Agency’s decision today not to reschedule marijuana in its listing of illegal substances under the...
View ArticleInslee statement on Attorney General Sessions’ letter regarding Washington’s...
August 4, 2017Story “Washington state has been a ground-breaking leader when it comes to implementing a whole new marketplace for recreational marijuana. I am incredibly proud of the work we’ve done to...
View ArticleWashington state officials meet with USDOJ to discuss marijuana policy
September 29, 2017Story Officials from the offices of Gov. Jay Inslee, Attorney General Bob Ferguson, the Washington State Liquor & Cannabis Board and Department of Financial Institutions met today...
View ArticleStatement from Inslee regarding reports that USDOJ will rescind Cole Memo
January 4, 2018Story Gov. Jay Inslee issued the following statement today upon news that the U.S. Department of Justice would announce its decision to rescind the Cole Memorandum that has allowed...
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Inslee announces initiative to pardon marijuana misdemeanors
January 4, 2019Story Tony Kurek has been in recovery from drug addiction for 13 years. Today, he is a pastor and a pillar of his community. He and his wife are deeply involved with helping the...
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Inslee issues executive order to change how state will regulate vaping...
September 27, 2019Story Gov. Jay Inslee announced an executive order at a Seattle press conference Friday that changes how agencies will regulate, monitor, and communicate about a variety of vaping...
View ArticleMarijuana Justice Initiative
In Washington state, it is no longer considered criminal behavior for adults to possess a small amount of marijuana for personal use. The governor’s Marijuana Justice Initiative intends to recognize...
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Our top 2019 stories
December 30, 2020Story We published 71 stories this year. The state’s new public health care option snagged our No. 1 most-read story this year — surpassing the other stories by thousands of...
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