2020 hopeful Jay Inslee: Build US foreign policy around climate

2020 hopeful Jay Inslee: Build US foreign policy around climate

Democratic presidential hopeful Jay Inslee wants the U.S. to shape all foreign policy decisions around a commitment to combat the climate crisis, including willingness to use tariffs, other trade incentives and international finance rules to compel other nations to reduce carbon pollution.

Democratic presidential hopeful Jay Inslee wants the U.S. to shape all foreign policy decisions around a commitment to combat the climate crisis, including willingness to use tariffs, other trade incentives and international finance rules to compel other nations to reduce carbon pollution.

2020 hopeful Gov. Inslee calls for pathway to citizenship

2020 hopeful Gov. Inslee calls for pathway to citizenship

SEATTLE (AP) -- Democratic presidential hopeful Jay Inslee is calling for a pathway to citizenship for people in the country illegally and raising refugee limits to historic levels.The Washington governor also calls on Congress to limit presidential prerogatives over immigration policy, curbing the kinds of powers President Donald Trump has used to sharply limit refugee access and to slow the asylum process.Those ideas are part of wide-ranging immigration proposals Inslee unveiled Friday, as he drew sharp contrasts with Trump on legal and illegal immigration."America's character is defined by its openness to those who come here seeking opportunity, asylum or refuge," the Inslee campaign wrote in its policy outline, adding that the nation's "success depends on our ability to welcome and include immigrants into our national life."The governor's policy paper says the U.S. immigration system was "fundamentally broken" before Trump took office, but argues that the president has made it worse with rhetoric and policies that drive migrants to the U.S. in desperation, thus "creating the crisis at the border."Inslee further argues that increasing foreign aid and focusing on combating climate change are key aspects of reducing the wave of migrants seeking legal asylum or crossing the border illegally from Mexico, Central America and South America.Climate policy is the centerpiece of Inslee's presidential bid.Inslee notes that in his home state, one out of seven residents is an immigrant, and he highlights that he was among the Democratic governors who immediately denounced Trump's ban on Muslim immigrants.All of the two dozen Democratic presidential candidates broadly oppose Trump's immigration priorities, particularly his proposed wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.

SEATTLE (AP) -- Democratic presidential hopeful Jay Inslee is calling for a pathway to citizenship for people in the country illegally and raising refugee limits to historic levels.The Washington governor also calls on Congress to limit presidential prerogatives over immigration policy, curbing the kinds of powers President Donald Trump has used to sharply limit refugee access and to slow the asylum process.Those ideas are part of wide-ranging immigration proposals Inslee unveiled Friday, as he drew sharp contrasts with Trump on legal and illegal immigration."America's character is defined by its openness to those who come here seeking opportunity, asylum or refuge," the Inslee campaign wrote in its policy outline, adding that the nation's "success depends on our ability to welcome and include immigrants into our national life."The governor's policy paper says the U.S. immigration system was "fundamentally broken" before Trump took office, but argues that the president has made it worse with rhetoric and policies that drive migrants to the U.S. in desperation, thus "creating the crisis at the border."Inslee further argues that increasing foreign aid and focusing on combating climate change are key aspects of reducing the wave of migrants seeking legal asylum or crossing the border illegally from Mexico, Central America and South America.Climate policy is the centerpiece of Inslee's presidential bid.Inslee notes that in his home state, one out of seven residents is an immigrant, and he highlights that he was among the Democratic governors who immediately denounced Trump's ban on Muslim immigrants.All of the two dozen Democratic presidential candidates broadly oppose Trump's immigration priorities, particularly his proposed wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Inslee says he's hit donor threshold for presidential debate

Inslee says he's hit donor threshold for presidential debate

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee says he's hit a fundraising threshold to qualify for the Democratic presidential debates slated to begin next month.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee says he's hit a fundraising threshold to qualify for the Democratic presidential debates slated to begin next month.

Jay Inslee touts $9 trillion climate plan as economic boom

Jay Inslee touts $9 trillion climate plan as economic boom

Democratic presidential candidate Jay Inslee is pitching a $9 trillion-plus climate action plan that he touts as an economic renaissance and scientific necessity, putting the Washington governor at the forefront of White House hopefuls pushing for sweeping action to combat the causes and effects of a warming planet.Inslee compares his "Evergreen Economy" plan, which combines public and private spending, to President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal, the mobilization of the U.S. manufacturing base during World War II and the 1960s NASA mission to reach the moon."We didn't go to the moon because it was easy, but because it was hard," Inslee told The Associated Press ahead of the release of his 38-page plan on Thursday. "We need a common purpose ...

Democratic presidential candidate Jay Inslee is pitching a $9 trillion-plus climate action plan that he touts as an economic renaissance and scientific necessity, putting the Washington governor at the forefront of White House hopefuls pushing for sweeping action to combat the causes and effects of a warming planet.Inslee compares his "Evergreen Economy" plan, which combines public and private spending, to President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal, the mobilization of the U.S. manufacturing base during World War II and the 1960s NASA mission to reach the moon."We didn't go to the moon because it was easy, but because it was hard," Inslee told The Associated Press ahead of the release of his 38-page plan on Thursday. "We need a common purpose ...

Inslee: Forget impeaching Trump. Voting him out is better.

Inslee: Forget impeaching Trump. Voting him out is better.

Democratic presidential candidate Jay Inslee wants his party to scrap any thoughts of impeaching President Donald Trump and instead focus on voting him out of office."We should have a dramatic, engaged, concerted, energetic and successful effort in November 2020 to make Donald Trump a blip in history," the Washington governor said during a CNN town hall Wednesday.He said damning details still could emerge about Trump's 2016 campaign and business dealings but added that a Republican-led Senate would never remove the president.Inslee, an underdog in the crowded 2020 Democratic field, faces pressure to raise his profile in a campaign dominated by other better-known figures such as former Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke and Vermont Sen.

Democratic presidential candidate Jay Inslee wants his party to scrap any thoughts of impeaching President Donald Trump and instead focus on voting him out of office."We should have a dramatic, engaged, concerted, energetic and successful effort in November 2020 to make Donald Trump a blip in history," the Washington governor said during a CNN town hall Wednesday.He said damning details still could emerge about Trump's 2016 campaign and business dealings but added that a Republican-led Senate would never remove the president.Inslee, an underdog in the crowded 2020 Democratic field, faces pressure to raise his profile in a campaign dominated by other better-known figures such as former Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke and Vermont Sen.

2020 talk includes Washington's Gov. Inslee, a key Trump foe

2020 talk includes Washington's Gov. Inslee, a key Trump foe

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, a two-term Democratic governor and former congressman, is best known outside the state for his focus on climate issues and renewable energy, but lately he's getting notice for a different role: adversary to President Donald Trump.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, a two-term Democratic governor and former congressman, is best known outside the state for his focus on climate issues and renewable energy, but lately he's getting notice for a different role: adversary to President Donald Trump.

Inslee OKs prepaid ballot postage for entire state

Inslee OKs prepaid ballot postage for entire state

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Secretary of State Kim Wyman said Tuesday that Washington state will pay for prepaid postage on mail-in ballots in this year's primary and general elections in an attempt to boost turnout — but not for voters in King County, where local officials approved their own measure last week.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Secretary of State Kim Wyman said Tuesday that Washington state will pay for prepaid postage on mail-in ballots in this year's primary and general elections in an attempt to boost turnout — but not for voters in King County, where local officials approved their own measure last week.

Oops! Did Gov. Inslee say Seattle's new NHL team name?

Oops! Did Gov. Inslee say Seattle's new NHL team name?

Governor Jay Inslee may have said too much Friday during a statement about a proposed high-speed rail between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C. 

Governor Jay Inslee may have said too much Friday during a statement about a proposed high-speed rail between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C. 

Washington governor set to sign order on orca protections

Washington governor set to sign order on orca protections

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is set to establish an executive order calling for state actions to protect the unique population of endangered orcas that spend time in Puget Sound.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is set to establish an executive order calling for state actions to protect the unique population of endangered orcas that spend time in Puget Sound.

Gov. Inslee to Trump: We need less tweeting here and more listening

Gov. Inslee to Trump: We need less tweeting here and more listening

Governor Jay Inslee spoke his mind to President Donald Trump at a White House National Governors meeting centered around gun reform Monday.

Governor Jay Inslee spoke his mind to President Donald Trump at a White House National Governors meeting centered around gun reform Monday.

Gov. Inslee heads to Davos, Switzerland

Gov. Inslee heads to Davos, Switzerland

Gov. Jay Inslee will travel to Switzerland this week to participate in the World Economic Forum's Annual meeting.

Gov. Jay Inslee will travel to Switzerland this week to participate in the World Economic Forum's Annual meeting.

Inslee makes pitch for carbon tax in state of the state

Inslee makes pitch for carbon tax in state of the state

Gov. Jay Inslee made a forceful push Tuesday for a carbon tax in his annual state of the state address and urged lawmakers to quickly implement court-ordered increases in education funding.

Gov. Jay Inslee made a forceful push Tuesday for a carbon tax in his annual state of the state address and urged lawmakers to quickly implement court-ordered increases in education funding.

Al Gore tweets support for Gov. Inslee's proposed carbon tax

Al Gore tweets support for Gov. Inslee's proposed carbon tax

Gov. Jay Inslee made a forceful push Tuesday for a carbon tax in his annual state of the state address, calling it "our destiny" and "the right thing to do" to curb climate change. 

Gov. Jay Inslee made a forceful push Tuesday for a carbon tax in his annual state of the state address, calling it "our destiny" and "the right thing to do" to curb climate change. 

Inslee for president? Rumors circulate amid governors association announcement

Inslee for president? Rumors circulate amid governors association announcement

OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Twenty years ago it would have seemed far-fetched.A liberal, environmentally-minded governor from the Northwest running for the nation's top office.But not anymore.

OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Twenty years ago it would have seemed far-fetched.A liberal, environmentally-minded governor from the Northwest running for the nation's top office.But not anymore.

Biology test no longer required for high school diploma in Washington

Biology test no longer required for high school diploma in Washington

The legislation means that high school seniors in the class of 2017 who failed a biology exam but met other diploma requirements would get a diploma anyway.

The legislation means that high school seniors in the class of 2017 who failed a biology exam but met other diploma requirements would get a diploma anyway.

Washington becomes 5th state to guarantee paid family leave

Washington becomes 5th state to guarantee paid family leave

Gov. Jay Inslee has signed into law a measure that makes Washington the fifth state to guarantee paid family leave.

Gov. Jay Inslee has signed into law a measure that makes Washington the fifth state to guarantee paid family leave.

State politicians to get raises

State politicians to get raises

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A citizen commission that sets elected officials' salaries has voted to increase pay for Washington lawmakers by 2 percent annually for the next two years.The salary commission voted to approve the raises Wednesday, The News Tribune reported.Currently, a rank-and-file member of the state Legislature makes $46,839 per year.

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A citizen commission that sets elected officials' salaries has voted to increase pay for Washington lawmakers by 2 percent annually for the next two years.The salary commission voted to approve the raises Wednesday, The News Tribune reported.Currently, a rank-and-file member of the state Legislature makes $46,839 per year.