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Inslee leads 12 governors condemning threats to American democracy

A coalition of 12 governors led by Gov. Jay Inslee, including Kate Brown (OR), Gavin Newsom (CA), Phil Murphy (NJ), Gretchen Whitmer (MI), Tony Evers (WI), Tim Walz (MN), Ralph Northam (VA), John Carney (DE), Steve Sisolak (NV), Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM) and J. B. Pritzker (IL), released a joint statement Wednesday on recent threats to the democratic process and reports of efforts to circumvent the election results.

“We do not take for granted the sacred right of every American to cast a vote, and to have that vote counted, in the presidential election held every four years. It is a right that is foundational to our democracy and essential to the continuation of our constitutional system of government — something to be cherished, revered and defended by elected leaders at all levels.

“Any efforts to throw out ballots or refuse a peaceful transfer of power are nothing less than an assault on American democracy. There is absolutely no excuse for promoting the intimidation or harassment of voters. These are all blatant attempts to deny our constituents the right to have their voices heard, as guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution, and to know the will of the people will be carried out."

Read the full statement on the governor's website.

Inslee reacts to news of Boeing's decision to move 787 production to SC

Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement Thursday on the Boeing Company's decision to move all 787 Dreamliner production to South Carolina.

“Washington state remains the best place in the world to build airplanes. Boeing's success as a company is a credit to the workers and taxpayers of Washington state. Today's announcement is an insult to the hardworking aerospace employees who build 787s.

"I recently asked Boeing's leadership what the company needs to keep 787 production in Washington state. In all our conversations, they never asked for anything. I understand the serious market forces Boeing faces today. What I don't understand is why the company can't commit to restoring production here when the market for this plane improves.

"This news falls hardest on the more than 1,000 Washington workers who build the 787, and many more who face uncertainty as a result of this decision. The aerospace industry will remain a major employer in our state with about 70,000 workers. The state is committed to maintaining support for those companies and workers.

"But Boeing's decision to take the 787 to South Carolina necessitates a review of our partnership and the company's favorable tax treatment. 

"We have the most talented workforce in the world and unparalleled infrastructure. We are consistently the top-ranked state for workers and businesses, and there remains a competitive business environment for aerospace manufacturing in our state."

Watch the governor's full Thursday press conference on TVW.

Inslee addresses graduates of the State Patrol's trooper training program

Gov. Jay Inslee addressed the 113th graduating class of the State Patrol trooper basic training program on Wednesday. The class includes 49 graduates entering service in the State Patrol.

Inslee praised the cadets' commitment to public service and acknowledged the unique circumstances this class has coped with, from the killing in the line of duty of Trooper Justin R. Schaffer in March, to the numerous challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Cadets listened to the remarks while parked in their cars on the State Patrol Academy grounds in Shelton.

"It causes us all to be reminded of the dangers of the job you are entering into, but you have remained committed to the State Patrol and this profession," Inslee said in his remarks. "In the truest sense, you are public servants."