SEN. ANDY BILLIG

Governor, state Democratic Party and lawmakers call on Washington insurance commissioner to resign

Austin Jenkins

Gov. Jay Inslee and the state Democratic Party on Friday joined calls for Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler to resign after his office fired an employee who had complained in February about Kreidler's treatment of staff. Kreidler said he won't step down.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Democratic leaders in the state Legislature have announced a delay in the collection of a new payroll tax, set to kick-in on January 1, to fund a new long-term care benefit program called WA Cares. The delay will allow lawmakers time to make changes to the program to address concerns about workers who are required to pay the premium, but won't qualify for the benefit.

Inslee orders delay in collection of new long-term care tax from workers

Austin Jenkins

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Democratic leaders in the Legislature announced Friday a delay in the collection of a payroll tax to pay for a new long-term care insurance program in Washington.

Government and Politics

Inslee defends reopening plan in face of growing frustration, including from fellow Democrats

Austin Jenkins

“Inconsistent.” “Disastrous.” “Senseless.” Those are just some of the words being used to describe Washington Gov. Jay Inslee’s plan for reopening the…

Government and Politics

A special session of the Washington Legislature in June? Don’t bet on it, but don’t rule it out

Austin Jenkins

As Washington Gov. Jay Inslee exerts his emergency powers to battle COVID-19, behind the scenes legislative leaders are exploring the idea of a special…