The Bright Futures Scholarship has awarded over $12,000 in scholarships to students throughout the United States. Goostree Law Group's founding attorney, Tricia Goostree, created the scholarship program in hopes of providing financial relief to high-achieving students from low-income...
The Bright Futures Scholarship has awarded over $12,000 in scholarships to students throughout the United States. Goostree Law Group's founding attorney, Tricia Goostree, created the scholarship program in hopes of providing financial relief to high-achieving students from low-income...
Event Encourages Kindness and Empathy in Children Through Hands-On Charitable Activities ISELIN, N.J., Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lightbridge Academy, The Solution for Working Families® and a trailblazer in early childhood education, proudly unveils its fourth annual Week of...
Event Encourages Kindness and Empathy in Children Through Hands-On Charitable Activities ISELIN, N.J., Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lightbridge Academy, The Solution for Working Families® and a trailblazer in early childhood education, proudly unveils its fourth annual Week of...
Community Association Management Company Shows Gratitude for NC/SC Team GREENSBORO, N.C., Nov. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Association Management Group (AMG), one of the Carolinas' largest and most respected professional homeowner association managers, representing more than 30,000...
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Twenty years ago, Dr. Alicia La Hoz, a licensed clinical psychologist, saw a disturbing trend in some of the Latino families that she counseled. She noticed that some of the children experienced trauma growing up in volatile family environments. Her answer to breaking such a dangerous...
Twenty years ago, Dr. Alicia La Hoz, a licensed clinical psychologist, saw a disturbing trend in some of the Latino families that she counseled. She noticed that some of the children experienced trauma growing up in volatile family environments. Her answer to breaking such a dangerous...
Ben Shirazi notes industry-wide expectations for bonus depreciation to be reset to 100% with possibility of retroactive refunds FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SmartJets, a leading turnkey business aircraft dealer-broker, today announced its optimism about the...
Ben Shirazi notes industry-wide expectations for bonus depreciation to be reset to 100% with possibility of retroactive refunds FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SmartJets, a leading turnkey business aircraft dealer-broker, today announced its optimism about the...
Storelocal Storage of Oak Ridge, in collaboration with Second Harvest Food Bank, the Tennessee Grinch, AMVETS, and the Coalition of Heroes, is proud to announce a Second Harvest Food & Toy Drive to support those affected by Hurricane Helene in East Tennessee. Donations of gently used and...
Storelocal Storage of Oak Ridge, in collaboration with Second Harvest Food Bank, the Tennessee Grinch, AMVETS, and the Coalition of Heroes, is proud to announce a Second Harvest Food & Toy Drive to support those affected by Hurricane Helene in East Tennessee. Donations of gently used and...
Gravitas Medical received NEONATAL FDA 510(k) clearance for the Entarik system, which aids in the placement of feeding tubes and continuously monitors feeding tube position, gastric and esophageal temperature, and gastrointestinal impedance and reflux. BERKELEY, Calif., Nov. 27, 2024...
Gravitas Medical received NEONATAL FDA 510(k) clearance for the Entarik system, which aids in the placement of feeding tubes and continuously monitors feeding tube position, gastric and esophageal temperature, and gastrointestinal impedance and reflux. BERKELEY, Calif., Nov. 27, 2024...
Founding Sponsor NU and Mascot Navi the Navigator Return for Tip-Off Featuring NC State, Ole Miss, Purdue and BYU SAN DIEGO, Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National University (NU) — a nonprofit Minority Serving Institution serving 50,000 degree-seeking students and 80,000 workforce...
Chaffin Luhana LLP and The Chaffin Luhana Foundation continue their commitment to addressing community needs with their annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaways. This year, the firm distributed turkeys in three states to families facing food insecurity, showcasing its dedication to community...
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Chaffin Luhana LLP and The Chaffin Luhana Foundation continue their commitment to addressing community needs with their annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaways. This year, the firm distributed turkeys in three states to families facing food insecurity, showcasing its dedication to community...
Meals are the first step toward deeper engagement and real change says CityTeam Staff and Graduates SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CityTeam, a non-profit organization serving the low-income and the unhoused population throughout the Bay Area, plans to feed over 2,700...
Meals are the first step toward deeper engagement and real change says CityTeam Staff and Graduates SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CityTeam, a non-profit organization serving the low-income and the unhoused population throughout the Bay Area, plans to feed over 2,700...
11/26/2024 Washington State Governor's Information Feed
As recovery work continues following last week’s bomb cyclone, King County Emergency Management, in partnership with Washington’s Emergency Management Division, held an informational briefing with city leaders in King County. Washington officials will be working with local governments to assess damages and determine whether the damage to public or private property meets the thresholds for aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
“The complexity and scale of this storm is unlike anything we’ve experienced in recent times,” said Gov. Jay Inslee. “It has left thousands of families and business owners in difficult, and sometimes life-threatening, situations. Trudi and I are absolutely grateful for the skilled crews who have been working day and night to restore power for everyone as quickly as possible. I also appreciate the work of WSDOT, State Patrol and other agencies who were part of the response. Our EMD remains in close contact with local governments to make sure they have the resources they need. We are now coordinating efforts to determine if we’ll qualify for federal disaster aid.”
King County homeowners or business owners are encouraged to report damages due to the storm. Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management says they’ll have guidance next week about how to report damages.
These reports will help local and state officials determine whether Washington will be eligible for federal disaster assistance. Assessments can take weeks to complete, so these reports can help officials move more quickly to apply for aid.
There are two types of FEMA aid the state can apply for:
Public Assistance Program – These grants are for state, Tribal, territorial and local governments and certain types of non-profits to repair damages to public infrastructure. In order for the state and counties to qualify for public assistance, multiple thresholds must be met. Washington state will need to assess at least $14.5 million total in damages to public infrastructure. Counties have individual thresholds to qualify. For instance, King County has to record at least $10.7 million in damages. Whatcom County will need to record at least $1 million in damages.
Individuals and Household Program – This is financial assistance to eligible individuals and households. The threshold for individual assistance is very high and based on several variables. The state has only been approved for individual assistance four times in the past 10 years.
Once damage assessments are complete, the state may also request to make business and homeowner loans available through the Small Business Administration.
Spoiled food replacement for SNAP recipients. Clients must file a claim within 10 days of loss. Clients can also request replacement benefits at a mobile office event. There will be events in Redmond on Friday, December 1 and in Federal Way on December 4.
Unemployment insurance on standby status. If your employer must temporarily reduce your hours or you are laid off due to damage to their business caused by a natural disaster, you may be eligible for unemployment and placed under standby until your full employment resumes.
Washington State Labor and Industries reminds people to make sure contractors to help repair storm damage be registered with the state. Customer can verify registration at ProtectMyHome.net or call L&I weekdays at 1-800-647-0982 and press 2. L&I confirms contractors have a bond, liability insurance, a business license, and meet other requirements to provide you some financial protection just in case something goes wrong. The agency also has a list of resources to help home and business owners, employers, and workers recover from natural disasters at Lni.wa.gov/DisasterResources.
11/26/2024 Washington State Governor's Information Feed
Washington state’s juvenile rehabilitation (JR) system has been noted in recent years for its innovative, trauma-informed education and therapeutic programming. But 2024 has brought significant challenges. The state’s JR population is increasing, including a 60% increase in young people at Green Hill School in Chehalis since 2023. The resulting overcrowding at certain facilities has created unsafe conditions and reduced the ability for young men to receive services.
Gov. Jay Inslee and leaders from the Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families today previewed a proposal they’ll send to legislators in January to address the short- and long-term challenges facing JR, including urgently reducing overcrowding at Green Hill School.
Gov. Jay Inslee, lawmakers, agency leaders, and community stakeholders convened on Monday to announce a new DCYF-run juvenile rehabilitation facility adjacent to Stafford Creek Correctional Facility in Aberdeen intended to reduce overcrowding at the Green Hill School in Chehalis.
The CFC season runs from September 2, 2024, to January 15, 2025, empowering federal employees to support charitable giving HUNTINGTON STATION, N.Y., Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF), a platinum rated, national nonprofit organization dedicated to...
The CFC season runs from September 2, 2024, to January 15, 2025, empowering federal employees to support charitable giving HUNTINGTON STATION, N.Y., Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- United Breast Cancer Foundation (UBCF), a platinum rated, national nonprofit organization dedicated to...
AG report: Data breaches reach new all-time high in Washington
Data breach notices sent to Washingtonians over past year exceed state’s population
OLYMPIA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson released his ninth annual data breach report today that shows data breaches reached an all-time high since his office started tracking them nearly a decade ago.
1000 Coats Donated to Social Service Agencies Throughout Washington, DC Metro Area WASHINGTON, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Monday, CNN's Laura Coates and Comfort Cases' founder Rob Scheer joined forces to deliver 1000 new and gently used winter coats to social service agencies...
1000 Coats Donated to Social Service Agencies Throughout Washington, DC Metro Area WASHINGTON, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Monday, CNN's Laura Coates and Comfort Cases' founder Rob Scheer joined forces to deliver 1000 new and gently used winter coats to social service agencies...
SARASOTA, Fla., Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dental Care Alliance (DCA) is grateful to announce the outstanding success of its Care & Share Holiday Food Drive, an initiative of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Council, aimed at providing essential support to local...
SARASOTA, Fla., Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dental Care Alliance (DCA) is grateful to announce the outstanding success of its Care & Share Holiday Food Drive, an initiative of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Council, aimed at providing essential support to local...
CRC Industries recently announced its annual car project, a cherry red 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air featuring a hydrogen-powered engine. The upgraded vehicle, which was unveiled at SEMA 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Nov. 5, will be auctioned to raise funds for CRC's Build for the Future...
CRC Industries recently announced its annual car project, a cherry red 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air featuring a hydrogen-powered engine. The upgraded vehicle, which was unveiled at SEMA 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Nov. 5, will be auctioned to raise funds for CRC's Build for the Future...
Prevent Blindness provides free educational resources on geographic atrophy, a form of dry age-related macular degeneration, including fact sheets, a dedicated webpage, expert videos, and more CHICAGO, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prevent Blindness, the nation's leading nonprofit...
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Shop with over 12,000 participating retailers online. Commissions are automatically pooled and directed to a beneficiary. BOSTON, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tufa, a platform that turns everyday shopping into financial support for teachers, families, and groups…like classrooms and...
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Organization's new home marks an exciting new chapter FREDERICK, Md., Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Friday, November 15, 2024, On Our Own of Frederick County proudly hosted a Grand Reopening event to celebrate its new location at 121 South Market Street in Downtown Frederick,...
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Organization's new home marks an exciting new chapter FREDERICK, Md., Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Friday, November 15, 2024, On Our Own of Frederick County proudly hosted a Grand Reopening event to celebrate its new location at 121 South Market Street in Downtown Frederick,...
The Harvest Feast campaign included four meal-packing volunteer events with Harris Teeter associates in Washington, D.C., Raleigh, Charlotte, and Charleston, South Carolina MATTHEWS, N.C., Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This holiday season, Harris Teeter and its vendor partners...
Huntington Beach Ford faces legal scrutiny for allegedly coercing five-star reviews and failing to honor rebates, raising concerns over deceptive business practices. LOS ANGELES, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Huntington Beach Ford, owned by Oscar Bakhtiari of Bakhtiari Automotive...
Huntington Beach Ford faces legal scrutiny for allegedly coercing five-star reviews and failing to honor rebates, raising concerns over deceptive business practices. LOS ANGELES, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Huntington Beach Ford, owned by Oscar Bakhtiari of Bakhtiari Automotive...
Gov. Jay Inslee released the following statement in response to the impacts of the "bomb cyclone" event that caused widespread damage and power outages around the state this week.
“Trudi and I are thinking about the Washingtonians impacted by this week’s cyclone storm, especially the families of the two people who have been killed. We’re grateful for the utility workers doing everything to address damage and restore peoples’ power.
“State agencies are closely monitoring the storm’s impacts. It may be weeks before we can determine the full impact in terms of dollars. Once local governments are able to assess damages, we’ll know whether we will be able to seek federal assistance. In the meantime, our emergency management teams are always on standby to assist local governments who request help.”
Attorney General’s sex predator unit seeks to prevent release of Yakima County sex offender
YAKIMA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a petition today urging a Yakima County Superior Court judge to civilly commit a sex offender to McNeil Island, preventing his release into the community.
OLYMPIA – The Senate Democratic Caucus voted Thursday to confirm committee leadership and membership positions for the 2025 legislative session.
The 2025 session will bring eight new members to the Senate Democratic Caucus. Seven senators decided to retire or run for another office following the 2024 legislative session, and Democrats added a 30th member — Sen.-elect Adrian Cortes from the 18th Legislative District — in the 2024 general election.
“Washington voters sent a clear message this year — they want quality public schools, affordable housing and health care, a clean environment, and safe communities,” Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen (D-Seattle) said. “With an expanded majority, we’re ready to tackle these priorities in the 2025 legislative session. Our talented team will deliver results for the people of Washington.”
Below in alphabetical order are the members the SDC approved as new chairs and in new committee positions on Thursday:
• Sen.-elect Jessica Bateman: Chair of the Housing Committee (Bateman replaces as chair Sen. Patty Kuderer, who was elected Insurance Commissioner.)
• Sen. Noel Frame: Ways & Means, Vice Chair of Finance (Frame joins Ways & Means in the newly created position of vice chair of Finance.)
• Sen. Claudia Kauffman: Chair of the Business, Financial Services & Trade Committee (Kauffman replaces as chair Sen. Derek Stanford, who becomes vice chair of Ways & Means.)
• Sen. Rebecca Saldaña: Chair of the Labor & Commerce Committee (Saldaña replaces as chair retiring Sen. Karen Keiser.)
• Sen. Jesse Salomon: Chair of the Local Government Committee (Salomon replaces as chair Sen. Liz Lovelett, who joins leadership as deputy majority leader along with Sen. Manka Dhingra.)
• Sen. Sharon Shewmake: Chair of the Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee (Shewmake replaces as chair retiring Sen. Kevin Van De Wege.)
• Sen. Derek Stanford: Ways & Means, Vice Chair of Operating Budget (Stanford replaces Sen. Joe Nguyen, who returns as Chair of the Environment, Energy & Technology Committee.)
• Sen. Yasmin Trudeau: Ways & Means, Vice Chair of Capital Budget (Trudeau replaces retiring Sen. Mark Mullet as the Senate’s capital budget writer.)
• Sen. Javier Valdez: Chair of the State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Committee (Valdez replaces as chair retiring Sen. Sam Hunt.)
Below are the members the SDC approved in new leadership positions on Thursday:
• Sen. Liz Lovelett: Deputy Majority Leader (Lovelett joins Sen. Manka Dhingra as deputy majority leader, replacing Sen. Emily Randall who was elected to Congress.)
• Sen.-elect Marcus Riccelli: Majority Floor Leader (Riccelli replaces Sen. Jamie Pedersen who was elected Senate Majority Leader.)
• Sen. Shewmake: Assistant Floor Leader (Shewmake replaces Sen. Frame)
• Sen. Annette Cleveland: Deputy Caucus Chair (Cleveland replaces Sen. Saldaña)
• Sen. Kauffman: Leadership Liaison to Tribal Nations (Kauffman served as co-liaison previously, but becomes the sole liaison as Sen. Stanford moves to vice chair of Ways & Means)
Finally, Senate Democrats agreed on their nominees for two leadership positions for the full Senate, to be elected on the first day of session:
• Sen. Steve Conway: President Pro Tempore (Replaces Sen. Keiser)
• Sen. John Lovick: Vice President Pro Tempore
Senate Democrats await three additional appointments to fill Senate seats left by Sens. Keiser, Kuderer, and Randall in the 33rd, 48th, and 26th legislative districts, respectively.
Committee assignments will become official following a full vote of the Senate on the first day of the 2025 legislative session. The 105-day session begins Jan. 13.
House Speaker Laurie Jinkins (D-Tacoma) and Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen (D-Seattle) issued the statement below regarding the recent vandalism at the home of UW President Ana Mari Cauce:
“We are disturbed by the news that significant damage was done to University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce’s residence and car by masked perpetrators who also painted pro-Hamas and pro-Palestinian symbols on both. This is an unacceptable form of protest.
“In the past our caucuses have vehemently opposed any legislation that would punish a person’s constitutional right to protest, including one idea that would have potentially criminalized any protest.
“We want to be absolutely clear: as Americans, we all have the right to protest. But these actions crossed the line into threatening and criminal vandalism. Our state will not tolerate attacks on Washington residents or their property.”
TUKWILA – Sen. Jamie Pedersen (D-Seattle) will be the new Senate Majority Leader in the Washington State Senate, following a vote among Senate Democrats on Monday.
Pedersen will take over immediately as Sen. Andy Billig (D-Spokane) prepares to retire after 14 years of service in the Legislature, including six years (2018-2024) as leader of the Senate Democrats.
Pedersen has served in the Senate since 2013 and was first elected to the state House of Representatives in 2006. In the Legislature, he has chaired both the House Judiciary and Senate Law and Justice committees. He has served as Majority Floor Leader in the Senate since 2022.
Pedersen has been a leading voice on reducing gun violence, funding public education, and protecting the rights of the LGBTQ community. While chairing the board of the national civil rights organization Lambda Legal, he served as Lambda’s lead volunteer lawyer on the state’s marriage equality litigation.
Although some 2024 election results are still too close to call, Pedersen will likely inherit a larger majority of Democrats in the Senate next year.
“I’m eager to build on the bipartisan progress we have made since Democrats took back control of the Senate in 2018. I am humbled to lead this diverse and talented group of senators,” Pedersen said. “We are excited to see our majority grow. I am confident this new energy and passion will help Senate Democrats continue to put people first and tackle the issues Washingtonians care about most – affordable housing, great public schools, behavioral health, gun violence prevention, climate change, and more.”
Pedersen’s election marks a historic milestone as Washington becomes the first state in the nation to have two members of the LGBTQ community serving as legislative leaders at the same time. He joins Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins, who became the first woman and first lesbian to hold that position in 2020.
A graduate of Puyallup High School, Pedersen worked at McDonald’s to help put himself through Yale, where he also earned his law degree. He is currently Executive Vice President and General Counsel for McKinstry, a Seattle-based construction and engineering firm that specializes in green building. He lives on Capitol Hill with his husband, Eric Pedersen, and their sons Trygve, Leif, Erik and Anders. All four of his children attend Seattle Public Schools.
Senate Democrats also re-elected Sen. Bob Hasegawa (D-Tukwila) to serve as Majority Caucus Chair. Hasegawa has served in that role since 2018. Hasegawa was first elected to the Senate in 2013 after serving eight years in the House of Representatives.
The 105-day 2025 legislative session begins on Jan. 13.
Click here for: high resolution photo and Sen. Jamie Pedersen’s website.
11/08/2024 Washington State Governor's Information Feed
Gov. Jay Inslee will be traveling to Baku, Azerbaijan for the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29).
This is the fourth COP that Inslee will attend. He first attended COP as governor in 2017 following then-President Trump’s announced plan to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement.
Since then, Inslee has championed the importance of subnational leadership and emphasized the ways that state and regional governments can go further, faster to advance meaningful policies.
Washington state has adopted several policies that work together to reduce state emissions 95% by 2050. These policies have captured the attention of other states and provincial governments, including the Climate Commitment Act’s equity-focused carbon market and clean building standards.
The increasing urgency of ending the use of fossil fuels is in headlines every day. In 2022, scientists warned the planet had reached “code red.” Earlier this year they announced global temperatures are on course to surge past 2.5C, an increase that some scientists say could lead to “major societal disruption within the next five years.” After another year of deadly storms and extreme weather exacerbated by climate change, scientists announced last week that melting Arctic ice could cause a “catastrophic ocean current collapse” in the Atlantic Ocean.
Inslee’s attendance to COP29 is financed with the support of The Climate Registry and the Climate Action Reserve.
11/08/2024 Washington State Governor's Information Feed
Following a competitive nationwide search conducted by ArtsWA, Gov. Jay Inslee and First Spouse Trudi Inslee have selected artist Grace Flott to create the governor’s official portrait.
Flott was raised in Spokane and works as a painter and arts educator in Seattle. After a major fire-related injury disrupted her undergraduate studies at the University of Washington, she found a new purpose for her art: fostering a sense of belonging and safety for all people. She established new connections within the disability community and her past work includes the recent New Icons project which features seven life-size oil portraits of people with burn injuries. She conducts workshops for burn survivors to create art from their scars in addition to teaching classes at local art schools.
"For every portrait I am interested in getting to the heart of that person’s unique story,” Flott said. “I love painting people who are passionate about what they do. What allows me to capture the spark in someone’s eye is taking the time to listen closely and get to know them. It’s an honor to witness the governor’s story and bring to life his tireless belief that we can make the world a better place."
Gov. Jay Inslee released the following statement in response to Tuesday’s general election results.
“I would like to congratulate all of our state elected leaders. For the first time in generations, voters picked a full slate of Democrats to lead our nine statewide elected offices. Their leadership will be more crucial than ever during the next four years, and we couldn’t ask for a better team to protect Washington values. Bob Ferguson is a sharp public servant who will be an excellent governor. Nick Brown will be a dynamic attorney general. Washingtonians have only seen a preview of Nick’s potential as a fighter for justice.
“Last night, Washingtonians sent an unequivocal message that they want action on pollution and climate change. Washingtonians also made clear they want to preserve the equity of our tax system with the capital gains tax on the super wealthy. When they or a loved one need long-term care, they want the WA Cares Act to be there for them.
“I want to thank Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for their service to our country. Many are understandably worried about the outcome of the presidential election, but Washingtonians know we’ve been here before. Washington has strong statutes that protect our values, and when Trump messed with our state we sued him 97 times – only losing two cases on the merits while he was in office. Our state and others formed enduring alliances for progress during Trump’s first term in office, and we will continue to push the needle of progress for a more perfect union.”
11/04/2024 Washington State Governor's Information Feed
Gov. Jay Inslee released the following statement in response to the approval of a new contract by Boeing Machinists.
"Tonight's vote by the Machinists puts Boeing's future back on more solid footing. Washington is home to the world's most skilled aerospace workers and they understandably took a stand for the respect and compensation they deserve. Congratulations to IAM District 751 and Boeing on reaching an agreement."
Attorneys General stand in support for National Veterans and Military Families Month
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As we celebrate National Veterans and Military Families Month this November, the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) proudly supports the efforts of state and territory attorney general offices in their commitment to military families.
Today, Gov. Jay Inslee activated some Washington National Guard members to be on stand-by in the event they are asked to support local law enforcement and the Washington State Patrol during election week. The governor has given The Adjutant General the authority to determine how many members of the Guard will be activated.
This is a purely precautionary measure taken in response to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s nationwide warnings regarding threats to election infrastructure and other recent activities that have occurred in southwestern Washington.
The Guard will be on stand-by for four days, beginning Monday, November 4, and ending just after midnight on Thursday, November 7, 2024.
Major General Gent Welsh
The Adjutant General
Washington Military Department
Building 1
Camp Murray, WA 98430-5000
Re: Activation of Washington National Guard assets to support public safety activities related to the 2024 Elections.
Dear Major General Welsh:
Based upon general and specific information and concerns regarding the potential for violence or other unlawful activity related to the 2024 general election, I want to ensure we are fully prepared to respond to any potential additional civil unrest of the type described in RCW 38.08.040 occurring within Washington State leading up to, on, and potentially extending beyond November 5, 2024, the date of the 2024 general election.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has warned that threats to election infrastructure during the 2024 election cycle remains high. The southwest region of Washington state has already experienced specific instances of election-related unrest. On October 28, 2024, an incendiary device was set off in a drop box in Vancouver, Washington, damaging or destroying hundreds of ballots, and a similar device targeted a ballot box in Portland, Oregon.
In response to the situation described above and the potential for further violence and illegal activity, I am directing the Washington National Guard (WANG) to prepare to provide critical public safety support by activating necessary Washington National Guard personnel in a standby status. In this role, the WANG will support local law enforcement and the Washington State Patrol as needed. Our state depends on these skilled individuals for critical support to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, to include support necessary to protect vital infrastructure related to carrying out free and fair elections and to respond to any unrest related to the 2024 general election.
Preparation to respond to civil unrest of the type already experienced will also require state level coordination and the activation of additional support functions within Washington’s Emergency Management System.
Under RCW 38.08.040, I am authorized to order the Washington National Guard, or any part thereof, into active service of the State to perform such duty as I deem proper when required for the public health, safety, or welfare and to prepare for events described in RCW 38.08.040. I find that such preparation, and this activation of the Washington National Guard, is required now for the protection of the public health, safety, or welfare of Washington State agencies and the people they serve.
Therefore, I, Jay Inslee, Governor of the state of Washington, pursuant to RCW 38.08.040 and in response to the above-referenced request, and believing such action is necessary for preserving public health, safety and welfare, order into temporary active state service for up to four days, beginning Monday, November 4, 2024, as many members of the Washington National Guard as may be necessary and deemed appropriate for the circumstances described above in the opinion of The Adjutant General of the Washington State Military Department to support public safety efforts related to the 2024 elections, as well as activation of support functions within Washington’s Emergency Management System.
This order of activation expires at 12:01 a.m. on November 8, 2024.
