Inslee addresses climate change, mental health
Columbia Basin HeraldJan 16, 2019
The heart of Inslee's speech was moving
"Scientists say if we don't act now, this will become the norm -- a permanent degradation of what we love, our magnificent state," said Inslee. "I don't know of any other issue that touches the heart of so many of the things we all care about: our jobs, our health, our safety and our children's future."
Climate change and innovation in clean technologies are important to rural and suburban economies, according to Inslee. Mentioned in the governor's speech was
"We need to transform behavioral health from a system that responds to crisis to one that helps people before they reach crisis," he stated.
Inslee then moved to education by praising the legislature for their work on funding basic education. He did remind everyone, however, that more work needs to be done.
"For anyone who cares about equity in education, early learning is the best way to secure a strong start for every child, regardless of their family's economic circumstances," said Inslee.
The Career Connect Washington initiative's goal is to help connect students to a variety of pathways, including apprenticeships, certificates and degrees, and is a key part of Inslee's education plan.
Seventh District Rep.
She argued that increased accountability is necessary, especially when one party controls the legislature and the governor's office. Maycumber called Inslee's environmental agenda "extreme" and costly to the
"To the citizens of Washington I say this: there is a better way. Our commitment to you is to work harder, be more creative, care more deeply, and understand and listen to you and be more dedicated than any other legislature in state history," Maycumber said in closing.
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