Republican leader sends letter to governor explaining refusal to extend two proclamations

Jan 6, 2021

Dear Governor Inslee:

As the letter yesterday documented, my caucus—as per the provisions of RCW
43.06.220(4)–did not approve of the extension of the statutory waivers and
suspensions ordered in Proclamations 20-58 and 20-63.

The immediate cause of our caucus’ disapproval is your continued shutdown of
restaurants and gyms without a firm basis in data and science.

Governor, our constituents are in agony. Life savings are being lost. Vulnerable
workers are thrown out of jobs. Many of them have had ongoing challenges
obtaining unemployment benefits that are due to them…

Click here to read the full letter.