2020 Presidential Campaign Blog

Jay Inslee Hits 110,000 Unique Donors

Inslee Hits 110,000 Unique Donors as Post-Debate Momentum Continues through the Weekend
Since Weds. Debate, Inslee Received More Than 28,000 Contributions and over $500,000

Seattle, WA – Inslee for America announced Monday that the campaign has over 110,000 unique donors, bolstered by a surge in momentum after last week’s debate. The campaign has received over 28,000 contributions since Inslee’s standout performance at Wednesday night’s Democratic debate, and has raised over $500,000 since Wednesday night. Inslee’s campaign is only 20,000 unique donors away from meeting the DNC’s donor threshold for the September debate.

“The more voters learn about Jay Inslee and his climate message, the more they like,” said Inslee for America Campaign Manager Aisling Kerins. “This campaign is building momentum at the right time, with more than 110,000 Democrats donating to support Jay Inslee’s clear message of defeating climate change. Last week’s debate was a turning point in our campaign. Ever since the debate, we have seen a sustained surge of financial support and online engagement. We went into last week’s debate with limited name recognition, and came out with the momentum we need to propel Gov. Inslee onto the debate stage in September.”

During Wednesday’s debate, Governor Inslee’s remarks made up 50% of all climate-related discussion in the debate. Inslee was repeatedly referenced by other candidates as the race’s leader on climate. Senators Kamala Harris and Cory Booker both praised Inslee’s vision on climate change.

It is clear that without Inslee on the debate stage, climate change will not get the attention or in-depth discussion it deserves. The campaign’s momentum since the debate is a sign that voters understand the importance of making climate change the next president’s top priority, and that they view Jay Inslee as the candidate who can defeat climate change.

Jay Inslee Campaign Passes 100,000 Donors, Sees Record Online Engagement

Jay Inslee Campaign Passes 100,000 Donors, Sees Record Online Engagement

Seattle, WA – After a surge of interest following Wednesday night’s debate, the Inslee for America campaign passed the 100,000 unique donor mark this afternoon.

Meanwhile, online engagement continues to surge, following Inslee’s breakout performance and clarion call on climate change at the Detroit debate.

Since the debate, Inslee for America has seen:

17,000 total contributions since Wednesday’s debate
Record-breaking surge in donations – including 267% increase over the 48 hours post-launch, and 326% increase over the 48 hours after the first debate
1,002% increase in website visitors over previous 7 day average
128% increase in social engagement over previous 7 day average

Inslee stood out during Wednesday night’s debate, taking the lead advocating for climate change action. The Washington governor drew headlines and applause by directly challenging Vice President Biden on the future of fossil fuels, and devoted his opening and closing statements to the importance of making climate change the next president’s top priority.

Highlights from Inslee’s debate performance included his criticism of the filibuster and declaration that President Trump is a “white nationalist,” provoking strong support from Democrats both online and through donations.

“The last 48 hours have shown record momentum for the Inslee campaign, with Democrats responding strongly to Jay Inslee’s clear message on defeating the climate crisis,” said Aisling Kerins, campaign manager for Inslee for America. “Today, we crossed 100,000 donors - and we are fewer than 30,000 donors away from reaching the donor threshold for the next debates. Jay Inslee is driving the climate conversation in this race, and Democratic voters want a president who will put defeating climate change first.”

Jay Inslee to Hold Six Events Across Las Vegas and Reno on August 3-5, 2019

Jay Inslee to Hold Six Events Across Las Vegas and Reno on August 3-5, 2019

Inslee to meet hundreds of Nevada voters, workers, environmental leaders, and activists over three-day trip to the state

Las Vegas, NV – This weekend, Governor Jay Inslee will begin a three-day swing through Nevada to hold roundtables, town halls, and meetings with environmental leaders, activists, workers, and voters.

Tomorrow, Saturday, August 3rd, Inslee will travel to Las Vegas to participate in AFSCME's Public Service 2020 Forum. At 1:55 PM PT, Inslee will address hundreds of workers about the importance of investing in public services and creating strong labor protections for workers. Inslee will discuss his "Organizing the American Dream" plan and answer questions from attendees.

Next, at 3:30 PM PT, he will hold a roundtable discussion with members from Make The Road Action Nevada, an advocacy organization for immigrants and workers. Inslee will speak with outdoor workers about how climate change is affecting their jobs and about federal immigration reform, as Make The Road Action organizes in the Latino community. Inslee will share details from “America’s Promise,” his comprehensive immigration reform plan.

Later, at 5:30 PM PT, Inslee will speak to Nevada’s Asian and Pacific Islander community at a dinner event. The Governor will be introduced by Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV) before speaking about his campaign and plans to defeat climate change.

On Sunday, August 4th at 11:45 AM PT, Inslee will meet with members of the Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada, which has fought to protect the rights of marginalized and indigenous communities. Inslee will discuss his recently announced “Community Climate Justice” plan, and how the United States must apply an environmental justice lens to its efforts to defeat the climate crisis.

Then, on Monday, August 5th at 3:00 PM PT, Inslee will travel to Reno to hold a roundtable discussion with Nevada conservation leaders about the climate crisis and the unique challenges facing the state’s environment. Inslee will learn about the work local leaders are doing to protect Nevada’s environment and ensure environmental justice, and will discuss his proposals to combat climate change.

In his last event of the trip, Indivisible will hold a town hall at 5:30 PM PT where Inslee will meet with Reno voters to answer their questions and speak about his campaign. Inslee will discuss his opposition to the filibuster along with his comprehensive vision for taking on the climate crisis before hearing directly from voters about their experiences and concerns for the country.

Governor Jay Inslee is the only 2020 candidate making climate change his top priority. He recently announced his “Community Climate Justice” plan, the fifth plank in Inslee’s groundbreaking climate platform, including his “100% Clean Energy for America,” "Evergreen Economy", “Global Climate Mobilization,” and “Freedom from Fossil Fuels” plans, which have been called the “gold standard” among climate change plans.

Details of the events are below:

Las Vegas, Nevada - Tomorrow, Saturday, August 3rd, 2019
• AFSCME Public Service 2020 Forum - University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89154
• 1:55 PM PT
Governor Inslee will address hundreds of workers about his plans to protect and expand collective bargaining rights, as well as answer their questions about his campaign for president.
• Roundtable Discussion with Make The Road Action Nevada - TIABI Coffee & Waffle, 3961 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89119
• 3:30 PM PT
Governor Inslee will meet with members of the advocacy organization and learn about how they are experiencing the effects of climate change and discuss how the federal government can reform the immigration system.
• Dinner with the Asian Pacific Islander Alliance- The Hong Kong Garden, 5300 Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89146
• 5:30 PM PT
Governor Inslee, joined by Rep. Dina Titus, will speak to members of Nevada’s Asian and Pacific Islander community about his campaign and plans to defeat climate change.

Las Vegas, Nevada - Sunday, August 4th, 2019
• Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada Meet and Greet - PLAN, 2330 Paseo Del Prado Suite C109, Las Vegas, NV 89103
• 11:45 AM PT
Governor Inslee will meet with members of PLAN to discuss his recently announced “Community Climate Justice” plan, and how the United States must apply an environmental justice lens to its efforts to defeat the climate crisis.

Reno, Nevada - Monday, August 5th, 2019
• Roundtable with Environmental Leaders - Cathexes, 250 Bell St # 100, Reno, NV 89502
• 3:00 PM PT
Governor Inslee will hold a roundtable discussion with Nevada conservation leaders about the climate crisis, the unique challenges facing the state’s environment, environmental justice, and his plans to defeat climate change.
• Indivisible Town Hall - Cathexes, 250 Bell St # 100, Reno, NV 89502
• 3:00 PM PT
Governor Inslee will participate in a town hall with Indivisible members and Reno voters. He will speak about his opposition to the filibuster along with his comprehensive vision for taking on the climate crisis before hearing directly from voters about their experiences and concerns for the country.

Jay Inslee for America Sees Massive Fundraising Surge Following 2nd Debate

Jay Inslee for America Sees Massive Fundraising Surge Following 2nd Debate

Inslee announces 10,000 new donations since last night’s debate in best fundraising 24 hours of the campaign.
Seattle, WA – Inslee for America experienced a record-breaking fundraising night following the 2nd Democratic primary debate. The campaign passed its previous 24-hour fundraising record, and received 10,000 new donations since the debate. Inslee is now just shy of hitting the 100,000 unique donor mark.

“Governor Inslee’s campaign had a record day with more than 10,000 donations,” said Inslee for America Campaign Manager Aisling Kerins. “Democrats responded strongly to Governor Inslee’s clear message to build a clean energy economy and defeat the climate crisis. Our movement to make climate change the top priority of the next president is growing every day.”

What People Are Saying About Jay Inslee at the Second Democratic Debate

Jay Inslee Breaks Out at Second Democratic Debate

Detroit, MI - Governor Jay Inslee had a breakout performance at tonight’s second Democratic presidential debate. Inslee led the conversation on climate change, setting the tone for the discussion from his opening statement to his close, including holding Vice President Biden accountable for his “middling” climate plan.

Inslee received praise from environmental activists, union leaders, voters, and the media, who highlighted both his activism on climate change and strong stances on issues such as LGTBQ rights, gender pay equity, mental health and the Iraq war.

Here’s what people are saying about Governor Inslee’s performance:

Representative Rashida Tlaib, MI-13
Governor @JayInslee, thank you for recognizing the harmful air quality in the #48217 neighborhood. We have the right to breathe clean air. #GreenNewDeal #DemDebate

Iowa State Senator Zach Wahls
100% agree with Gov. @JayInslee on the need for expanded mental health services. I hear about it all the time, it's a huge issue in Iowa for people from every walk of life.

Ilyse Hogue, President, NARAL Pro-Choice America
“As someone who stays up at night worrying about what climate change means for my children, I'm so grateful for @JayInslee making sure the crisis gets a place on the big stage. But lest anyone call @JayInslee a one-issue candidate, he has always been a leader on reproductive freedom, signing a bill to protect and advance abortion rights this legislative session. He's a champ.”

“Appreciate @JayInslee calling out the systemic gender discrimination that devalues professions overwhelmingly held by women, specific policies to fix it. And, I love my sisters who are leading right now in these professions to make change through collective action.” - Sara Nelson

Dr Michael Mann, Climate Scientist and Author
“Who is best on climate. I don't think there's any question. It's Inslee.”

Leah Greenberg, Co-Executive Director, Indivisible
🔥🔥🔥 from @JayInslee:

"Mr. Vice President, your argument is not with me, but with science."

"I believe that *survival* is realistic."

David Axelrod, Former Chief Strategist for Barack Obama
I also think @JayInslee has had a very good night. Not flashy, but earnest. And on climate change, quite strong.

Jigar Shah, Principal, Generate Capital and/or Clean Energy Entrepreneur
“Restoring the climate is the biggest economic opportunity of our generation. The next President must be a climate President, and Jay Inslee demonstrated tonight that he has the leadership vision that will be needed to build a clean energy economy.”

Reed Hundt, CEO, Coalition for Green Capital, and former Chair, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
“The climate crisis requires big bold solutions, and tonight Jay Inslee showed the leadership that is necessary to confront this challenge. And his policy plans - like a national Green Bank and a Universal Clean Energy Service Fund - present a transformative vision for job creation building America’s clean energy economy.”

Anthony Rogers-Wright, Climate Activist
“It’s simply feckless to refer to climate change as a single issue. Gov Inslee’s suite of climate action plans prove that the climate crisis is a crisis of myriad forms of injustice, racial, economic, housing and transit. There was one Democrat on stage making that point tonight and he’s from the Washington in the Upper Left, not the one drowning in inaction and lip service just south of Maryland.”

Jeff Hauser, Center for Economic and Policy Research
I admire @JayInslee immensely.

Nicholas Kristof, New York Times
Good for @JayInslee for emphasizing the importance of mental health (although Obamacare also did this). We have a mental health crisis in the US, with the highest suicide rates since the 1940s.

Sunrise Action
Inslee coming out with a bang🌎

“Middle ground approaches are not enough. We must confront the fossil fuel industry” -@JayInslee

Black Lives Matter
Good job calling Trump a White-nationalist @JayInslee...about as close as we will get to the White-supremacist title that he deserves. #DemDebate2 #DemDebate #DemocraticDebate2020 #BlackLivesMatter #whatmattersin2020

J-L Cauvin, Host, TrumpPod
GREAT ANSWER (and way to assert yourself) GOVERNOR INSLEE - I hope people are listening
- banned the box
- pardoned non-violent drug offenders
- better training in place for law enforcement
#DemDebate #DemocraticDebate2020 #DemDebates #DemDebate2

Jamil Smith, Rolling Stone
We cannot tolerate a white nationalist in the @WhiteHouse. I thank @JayInslee for being the first on the Democratic debate stage tonight to give voice, directly, to what needed to be said.

Gary Grumbach, NBC News
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is the first candidate to mention mental health care in this medicare for all health care debate tonight.

Colin Seeberger, Center for American Progress
.@CoryBooker won the first 45 min block.

@JayInslee winning the second 45 min block.

#DemDebates

Alexandra Petri, Washington Post
Inslee has stood up against the flames of war in the past and will stand up against the drums of war in the present

Miranda Green, The Hill
Out of all the Democratic candidates on stage during night #2. @JayInslee was the only candidate to mention climate change in his opening statement.

Dave Jamieson, HuffPost
Inslee also happens to have put out a very detailed plan for labor law reform. @ezraklein put it well when he said the guy has the worst popularity-to-policy ratio in the field

Jacob Bernstein, New York Times
Inslee just had a really good moment. Acknowledge what you don't know rather than lying about it. He brought empathy, and there's been very little of that since Booker changed course…

Sarah Gray, Business Insider
I respect Inslee for running on climate change and pushing this issue to center stage.

Zach Carter, HuffPost
The difference between Jay Inslee and all of the other candidates you have never heard of is that Inslee is running to elevate a specific issue -- climate change -- and has put forward an excellent climate platform. #DemDebate

Amy Westervelt, Host, Drilled Podcast
Okay @jayinslee Best thing I’ve heard on climate in these debates: “Survival is realistic.” BOOM

Michael Skolnik, Civil Rights Activist
Jay Inslee is impressive on the issue of the climate crisis. His ideas are needed in this conversation. #DemDebate

Lisa Bloom, NYT Bestselling Author
Thank God for @JayInslee, the only one with appropriate urgency about #ClimateCrisis.

Emily Atkin, New Republic
@JayInslee just became the first presidential candidate to ever dedicate an entire debate opening statement to climate change

Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons, Teen Vogue
Religion highlight of tonight’s #DemDebate: @JayInslee brought up his state’s leadeship opposing the Muslim ban for the second debate in a row. It’s clear he‘s made defending our nation’s commitment to religious freedom for all a marquee issue along with climate change.

Nikhil Goyal, Educator and Organizer
Lot of respect for Inslee and his campaign

Jamie Weinstein, Radio Host and Author
Jay Inslee deserves credit for intellectual consistency, even if you disagree with him. If you really think the world as we know it is going to end if we don't solve climate change in the next decade, it should be the only issue you focus on.

Heather Whaley, Actress
I feel like Jay Inslee is my chance to maybe have grandchildren that won’t be fighting in the Water Wars. #DemocraticDebate2020

Sheril Kirshenbaum, Executive Director, Climate Debate
My picks for #DemDebate winners tonight:

@JayInslee
gave a strong performance, esp on #climatechange

@AndrewYang
had a good night, distinguished himself

#Climatechange bc the time & detail it got is truly astounding compared w previous cycles

SEIU Local 925
Developing union jobs mentioned in @GovInslee’s opening statement. We hope to hear more conversation like this! #DemDebate #UnionsForAll

Wajahat Ali, New York Times
Muslim Ban, y'all remember that? I haven't forgotten. Thank you, Jay Inslee. #DemDebate2

Kai Newkirk, Founder, Democracy Spring
Thank you @JayInslee for relentlessly making the climate crisis the top priority of your campaign. It is the over-arching emergency of our time. His climate plan is still the best in the field, and we need Bernie and Warren to match and better it.

Kiley Kroh, Communications, Rocky Mountain Institute
How about next we go down the line and ask each candidate to compare their comprehensive climate plan to Inslee’s

Andrew Winston, Environmental Author
This is why I want Gov Inslee in this race as long as possible. He’s the only one who gets that climate is the lens on all issues.

Maria Shriver, Author
Good that @GovInslee brings up mental health, says there's no reason to distinguish between physical health and mental health

Karen Tumlin, Civil Rights Attorney
Mic drop 🎤 @JayInslee: we can no longer allow a white supremacist to be in the White House. (Someone needed to say it.)

Mike Gravel, 2020 Presidential Candidate
Jay Inslee is doing a great job, and his presence is really beneficial for the race. Keep on pushing, Jay!

Ezra Klein, Vox
Inslee is right. If you don't eliminate the filibuster, virtually none of these issue differences being debated matter. It's the threshold question.

Charlotte Clymer, Human Rights Campaign
I believe Jay Inslee is the first candidate to say "LGBTQ" tonight, 90 minutes into the debate.

Climate Justice Alliance
Thank you @JayInslee for coming out this morning to #Visit48217, for listening to the #FrontlineDetroit voices in the most polluted ZIP code in Michigan, & for raising up #EnvironmentalJustice in the #DemocraticDebate just now! We need a #JustTransition for a #RegenerativeEconomy

Jay Inslee for America Statement on the Second Democratic Presidential Debate

Jay Inslee for America Statement on the Second Democratic Presidential Debate

Detroit, MI – Tonight, following the second Democratic presidential debate, Inslee for America Communications Director Jamal Raad released the following statement:

“This was a huge night for the Inslee campaign. Climate change was on the debate stage tonight because of Jay Inslee. Gov. Inslee showed tonight he is ready to be the fighter America needs — taking on Joe Biden over his middle of the road climate plan, the fossil fuel industry over their deathly pollution, and Donald Trump over his blatant racism. Jay Inslee will replace the white nationalist in the White House with a leader who will confront the fossil fuel industry, defeat the climate crisis, and create millions of union jobs in an economy run on clean energy.”

Jay Inslee Announces Opposition to Enbridge's Minnesota Line 3 Pipeline

Jay Inslee Announces Opposition to Enbridge's Minnesota Line 3 Pipeline
Inslee calls on fellow 2020 candidates to join him in standing against the fossil fuel project

Seattle, WA – Governor Jay Inslee announced his opposition to Enbridge Energy’s Minnesota Line 3 and the proposed pipeline to replace it today, condemning the project as a public health threat and giveaway to the fossil fuel industry. Inslee called on his fellow candidates for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination to join him in speaking out against the project.

Line 3 stretches across Minnesota, and its replacement would grow the pipeline's Minnesota footprint to 337 miles with capacity to carry nearly 32 million gallons of oil per day. The current Line 3 is responsible for the largest inland oil spill in the history of the United States.

Today’s announcement follows Inslee’s recent call for an end to the Michigan Enbridge Line 5 pipeline and its proposed replacement. Inslee joins environmental experts and local advocacy groups calling for Line 3 and Line 5’s decommission, but remains the only presidential candidate to publicly oppose both pipelines.

Read Inslee's statement on the Line 3 pipeline below:

“Minnesota families deserve that we put their health and clean water above Enbridge Energy's corporate profits. Line 3 should be decommissioned as soon as possible and the permitting process for the proposed replacement should not move forward. Not only do Line 3 and its proposed replacement pose a threat to drinking water for Minnesotans across the state, but they show a complete disregard for 1855 Treaty Territory and the Indigenous people who rely on the headwaters in Minnesota for hunting, fishing and harvesting wild rice.

“To defeat the climate crisis, we must transition our economy off fossil fuels to an economy run on clean energy and that begins with rejecting new fossil fuel infrastructure. Line 3 uses Minnesota as a shortcut to move Canadian Tar Sands oil from Alberta to Superior, WI and across America for export. The time has come to move on from last century’s infrastructure that is dangerous for the health and well-being of Americans.

“I want to thank the Tribal nations, activists and young people who have been tirelessly fighting to protect Minnesota from the dangerous Line 3 pipeline. I encourage my fellow Democratic candidates to join me in opposition this pipeline.”

Jay Inslee Campaign Statement on Qualifying for the Second Democratic Debate

Jay Inslee Campaign Statement on Qualifying for the Second Democratic Debate

Seattle – Today, after the Democratic National Committee officially announced that Governor Jay Inslee has qualified for the July Democratic debate, Inslee for America Campaign Manager Aisling Kerins released the following statement.

“Governor Jay Inslee is looking forward to driving the discussion on climate change at the July Democratic Debate,” said Kerins. “Our upstart campaign continues to build strong momentum around the mission to defeat climate change and a comprehensive plan for a national mobilization on climate action. Governor Inslee remains the only governor to reach the 65,000 grassroots donor mark, because of the movement he has built around the climate issue. Voters deserve more climate discussion than the failed first debate; and Jay Inslee will ensure that climate change is a central part of the discussion in Detroit."

Jay Inslee Releases Q2 Fundraising Numbers: Nearly 100k Donations, Over $3M Raised

Jay Inslee Releases Q2 Fundraising Numbers: Nearly 100k Donations, Over $3M Raised 

Powered by $32 average contributions, Inslee’s climate plans and strong debate performance drive support 

Seattle, WA – Today, Inslee for America announced its second quarter fundraising numbers, including over $3 million dollars raised and 96,400 donations during the second quarter.

With an average donation of just below $32, engaged grassroots supporters passionate about climate powered Inslee’s campaign onto the debate stage. Inslee reached the 65,000 unique donor threshold to qualify for the first debate in late May, and added more than 20,000 new donors by the close of the quarter.

Donors saw their contributions pay off, as Inslee led the conversation on climate change in a highly praised performance in the first debate. The five days following Inslee’s strong performance represented the best fundraising days of the quarter, including nearly 12% of total dollars and donors for Q2. Inslee’s national introduction to voters at his CNN Town Hall outpaced his average contributors per day by 250%.

“When Democrats hear Governor Inslee’s clarion call to action and his bold plans to defeat the climate crisis, the message resonates and our fundraising shows it,” said Ben Unger, Deputy Campaign Manager for Inslee for America. “Governor Inslee is presenting the clearest, boldest vision for defeating climate change of any candidate in the race, and Democrats are getting on board at a record rate.”

Throughout Q2, Inslee released four comprehensive plans as part of his climate mission agenda, with each policy announcement driving higher than average contributions to the campaign. Inslee also saw an uptick in contributions in the aftermath of the DNC’s decision not to hold a debate focused on climate.

“More donors than ever are putting their trust behind Governor Inslee to hold this field of candidates to a higher standard on addressing climate change,” said Aisling Kerins, Campaign Manager for Inslee for America. “Whether it’s his detailed plans to create 8 million jobs or his unwavering advocacy for a climate debate, Democrats know Governor Inslee will never let the existential threat of our time play second fiddle.”

Governor Jay Inslee is the only 2020 candidate making climate change his top priority. He recently announced his “Freedom from Fossil Fuels” plan, the most aggressive plan ever proposed by a presidential candidate to combat fossil fuel pollution. The plan builds on Inslee’s groundbreaking climate platform, including his “100% Clean Energy for America,” "Evergreen Economy", and “Global Climate Mobilization” plans, which have been called the “gold standard” among climate change plans. 

Jay Inslee Returns to Iowa on Monday, July 15, 2019

Jay Inslee to Roll Out “Putting Families First” Plan in Iowa on Monday, July 15, 2019

nslee will unveil plan to address the needs of students, educators and working families through new protections, programs, and investments

Seattle, WA – On Monday, Governor Jay Inslee will return to Iowa to introduce his “Putting Families First” plan to strengthen families at every stage of life, including early childhood education, free and reduced tuition college, expanded workforce protections, and healthcare reform, among other progressive policies that address income inequality. Inslee will announce the details of the plan after hearing from workers and families about the economic challenges they face.

Tomorrow, July 15 at 9:00 AM CT, Inslee will travel to Iowa City, Iowa to meet with union college and university faculty who are members of SEIU’s Faculty Forward program. Inslee will discuss the parts of his plan relating to higher education, including protections for faculty and free and reduced tuition college for those in need. Inslee recently passed free and reduced tuition for public colleges in Washington state, a law that has been called a “game changer” for its scope and innovation.

Next, at 12:00 PM CT, Inslee will travel to Des Moines to meet with families who have struggled due to Iowa’s lack of supportive services and programs for working parents. Inslee will introduce national policy proposals including child care, early childhood education and paid family and medical leave, building on his success in Washington state. Inslee will hear directly from parents about how these reforms would impact them and their children.

Iowa does not have a paid family leave law, and under Governor Inslee’s proposal, Iowa’s entire 1.6 million person workforce would be eligible for paid leave, including 873,000 Iowans who cannot currently afford to take unpaid leave under the current Family And Medical Leave Act. Inslee’s plan would additionally give more than 63,000 Iowa families access to free childcare. Inslee’s proposal would allow more than 250,000 students to be eligible for free tuition at public universities and community colleges, including 43,000 Iowans currently enrolled.

Details of the events are below:

Iowa City, Iowa - Tomorrow, Monday, July 15th, 2019
Putting Families First Plan Release with Members of SEIU Faculty Forward Program - Hamburg Inn No. 2, 214 N Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52245
9:00 AM CT
Governor Inslee will share the details of his Putting Families First Plan, focusing on higher education tuition reform and faculty protections. He will meet with SEIU Faculty Forward program members who are fighting for stronger workplace protections.
Des Moines, Iowa - Tomorrow, Monday, July 15th, 2019
Putting Families First Plan Release with Iowa Families - Home of an affected working family, address available upon RSVP
12:00 PM CT
Governor Inslee will hear from working Iowa parents and families who have struggled to make ends meet. He will announce his policy proposals aimed at helping working families and speak to his success passing similar programs in Washington state.