Gov. Jay Inslee

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Gov. Jay Inslee slammed Congress' vote to repeal and replace the national health care plan enacted under former President Barack Obama. Talking with reporters Thursday, Inslee said that if the House bill were to become law, "it will kick people off of their health insurance, Democrats and Republicans alike...

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington students will no longer need a note from a doctor and parent in order to use sunscreen at school under a new law signed by Gov. Jay Inslee. Inslee signed the bill Thursday and the law takes effect immediately...

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Marijuana stores will be able to give customers free lockable storage boxes under a bill signed by Gov. Jay Inslee. Supporters of the measure, signed Thursday, say it helps protect kids and pets from accidentally eating marijuana products...

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Gov. Jay Inslee vetoed part of a bill Wednesday that would allow school districts to build outside of urban growth areas. Inslee made an exception for school districts in Pierce County, which he said would ultimately affect one school...

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a bill that would expand education programs for inmates. Senate Bill 5069 authorizes the state Department of Corrections to partner with community and technical colleges to provide associate degree programs...

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Washington Legislature has started a 30-day special session to address the still unresolved two-year state budget that must comply with a state Supreme Court order on education funding. Gov. Jay Inslee issued the official special session proclamation Monday, a day after the 105-day regular session ended with little fanfare...

OLYMPIA (AP) — Washington lawmakers have reached agreement on a two-tiered licensing system that seeks to bring Washington state into compliance with federal identification requirements. The House passed the measure on a 55-41 vote Thursday, followed by the Senate, which passed it on a 36-13 vote...

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Holding a phone while driving in Washington state could become illegal in 2019 if Gov. Jay Inslee signs a distracted driving measure passed by the Legislature. The bill cleared both chambers Wednesday and now heads to the governor's desk...

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Unable to agree to negotiate, much less reach, a state budget deal during their regularly scheduled legislative session, Washington lawmakers are likely to start an overtime special session on Monday. Lawmakers are expected to break for the weekend on Friday, with just a few lawmakers on hand Sunday to officially end the 105-day session...

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Dog owners could face new penalties in Washington state if they tie up or "tether" their dogs in an inhumane way. Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill into law Wednesday that would make it illegal for a person to leave a dog tethered for a reckless period of time without providing him or her with adequate access to food, water and shelter...