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Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee, pictured in March, made climate change at the center of his presidential campaign earlier this year.

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

Oct 04, 2020

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

Mar 26, 2020

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

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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 Hickenloope

Debates, Not Voters, Begin Sending Democratic Presidential Candidates Packing

Sep 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.

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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.

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

May 16, 2019

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.

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In Nevada, Inslee Tries To Pull 2020 Spotlight Away From DC

Jan 12, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Democratic presidential sweepstakes might seem like a tale of Joe Biden and the Seven Senators, but there are plenty of governors and mayors looking for a chance to steal the spotlight from the former vice president and other headliners.