The Latest: Inslee wants Legislature to ban bump stocks
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The Latest on Gov. Jay Inslee's state of the state address (all times local):12:47 p.m.
Gov. Jay Inslee told lawmakers in his annual state-of-the-state speech that there is work to do on fighting the opioid crisis, as well as addressing gun violence. He called on the Legislature to ban bump stocks, close the loophole on semi-automatic rifles, and require the safe storage of firearms.
While there is currently a moratorium on the death penalty, Inslee also called for an official end to the death penalty in the state.___12: 45 p.m.
Gov. Jay Inslee told lawmakers to avoid a "legacy of irresponsible brinksmanship" when it comes to passage of a capital budget.