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Governor Jay Inslee holds a press conference at the State Capitol to discuss the climate crisis and its impact on Washington state and its residents, including recent record heat and the current wildfire season. The governor will be joined by WA Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz, WA Dept. of Ecology Director Laura Watson, WA Dept. of Agriculture Director Derek Sandison, WA Dept. of Health Assistance Secretary Lauren Jenks, WA State Climatologist Nick Bond, and WA Dept. of Health Deputy Secretary for COVID Response Lacy Fehrenbach.