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Inslee affirms support of high-speed rail corridor with Oregon & B.C.

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On Tuesday, Gov. Jay Inslee joined leaders from British Columbia and Oregon to announce partnerships to promote business expansion, collaboration and sustainability. 

As part of the Cascadia Innovation Corridor Conference, Inslee along with Gov. Kate Brown and Premier John Horgan, signed a memorandum of understanding to establish ultra-high-speed transportation as a priority in the region.

“The Cascadia Innovation Corridor reflects our shared belief that regional challenges and opportunities require regional solutions. We know that exchanging ideas and entrepreneurship across borders will build our economies and improve our quality of life in Washington state, British Columbia, and Oregon,” Inslee said. “We intend to do just that with the memorandum of understanding that we signed earlier today. We will coordinate with our partners on pursuing federal funding for high-speed rail and engage communities throughout our region.” 

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Inslee tours flood impacts in Whatcom County, pledges to seek federal aid

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Gov. Jay Inslee met with local leaders, first responders, and families in Whatcom County Wednesday to view impacts from extreme flooding in the area. 

This week Washington state has had at least 12 rivers flooding throughout the state, most heavily affecting counties in the northwest and southwest Washington, including Whatcom County. The most impacted communities in Whatcom County are Everson, Nooksack, and Sumas.

“The damage is significant.” Inslee said during a media availability. “We talked to families who recognize this community has been hit by the strong currents of the Nooksack River, but they have been saved by the strong currents of community strength we have seen from this community.”

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Inslee provides updates at weekly presser, honors retiring journalist

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Gov. Jay Inslee provided updates on the flooding around the state, debriefed the media on his trip to COP26 in Glasgow, and gave an update on COVID-19 pandemic response.

The governor also addressed the OSHA rule regarding vaccine mandates.

“Assuming the federal rule stands, I want to make clear, our intention is to retain OSHA’s 100-employee threshold and the option for testing-in-lieu-of vaccination; except where changes are necessary to align with state law. These new standards are coming, and employers and workers should prepare,” Inslee said.

Inslee also named longtime KIRO 7 reporter Essex Porter as Washingtonian of the Day. Porter is retiring from the station after 39 years of distinguished work.

“I have always been impressed by Essex’s professionalism, thoughtfulness and commitment to accuracy for his viewers. Essex is Washingtonian of the Day,” Inslee tweeted.

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