Jay Inslee to Attend Convention Events, Clyburn Fish Fry, Planned Parenthood Action Fund Forum *Updated
Inslee will meet with South Carolina Democrats to discuss his vision to defeat climate change and his commitment to reproductive rights
Seattle – Governor Jay Inslee will travel to South Carolina next week, bringing his vision to defeat climate change to the South Carolina Democratic Convention and speaking in support of reproductive rights at a forum hosted by Planned Parenthood Action Fund. Inslee will talk with local Democrats and legislators about his plans to grow jobs in South Carolina and around the country in a clean energy economy.
On Friday, June 21st, at 6:00 PM ET, Inslee will join South Carolina Democrats at the annual Blue Palmetto Dinner. Afterwards, Inslee will attend his former colleague Representative Jim Clyburn’s Fish Fry at 7:00 PM ET. Gov. Inslee and Rep. Clyburn both entered Congress in 1993 and served together for 14 years.
On Saturday, June 22nd, Inslee will attend the South Carolina Democratic Convention, where he’ll meet with local Democrats to highlight Washington successes and how they can be expanded nationwide. As governor, Inslee has passed a landmark progressive agenda, including creating the country’s first public option and raising the minimum wage, while creating the fastest-growing economy in the nation.
Later on Saturday, Inslee will participate in the first-ever presidential primary event devoted entirely to women’s health. The forum, hosted by Planned Parenthood Action Fund, will question candidates about their records on reproductive rights and healthcare access. As governor, Inslee signed Washington state’s Reproductive Parity Act, a significant step to expand women’s health coverage for a range of reproductive services including abortion. Saturday’s forum comes as the South Carolina State Senate plans to consider a “heartbeat bill” abortion ban. Inslee will talk about why attacks on reproductive freedom are irresponsible and unethical, and will articulate his plans for protecting women’s healthcare autonomy.
In April, Inslee visited South Carolina as part of his “Climate Mission Tour,” meeting with climate activists and local Democrats. Inslee toured solar facilities at Furman University and met with ReGenesis Project leaders to discuss how clean energy can be incorporated into revitalization efforts. Inslee’s conversations focused on environmental justice and how to create new jobs by expanding clean energy production, and next week’s trip will continue to expand on these topics.
Details of the events are below:
Columbia, South Carolina - Friday, June 21st
Blue Palmetto Dinner
6:00 PM ET
Governor Inslee will join South Carolina Democrats at the annual Blue Palmetto Dinner.
Clyburn Fish Fry
7:30 PM ET
Governor Inslee will attend Representative Jim Clyburn’s Fish Fry.
Columbia, South Carolina - Saturday, June 22nd
Planned Parenthood Action Fund Forum
1:50 PM ET
Governor Inslee will speak at a Planned Parenthood Action Fund forum, discussing his commitment to protecting reproductive rights.
South Carolina Democratic Convention
2:05 PM ET
Governor Inslee will speak at the South Carolina Democratic Convention, meeting with local Democrats and making his case for a climate debate.
