OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a formal directive he announced earlier in the week for state agencies to identify any potential contracts or investments with Russian state institutions or significant companies with the intention of ultimately severing those ties. Inslee said that state agencies will have to present a summary to his office by March 18. Agencies won’t be able to take action to end contracts without approval from the governor’s office. Additionally, the Washington State Investment Board is taking actions to eliminate any holdings. Inslee also called on the Biden administration to end Russian oil imports, and said he would be supportive of the state’s refineries potentially increasing production to help offset lost supply.
Inslee formalizes directive seeking to cut ties with Russia
