Parker giving GOP response to Inslee’s first speech
OLYMPIA -- Spokane Rep. Kevin Parker will give the Republican response to Jay Inslee's inaugural address Wednesday.
Inslee will give his speech after he and other statewide elected officials take the oath of office Wednesday morning in the Capitol Rotunda. The ceremony starts at 10:30 a.m., and the inaugural speech is set for about 11:30 a.m.
Parker will give the GOP response after Inslee's speech, and Senate and House Republican leaders will hold a press conference right after that in the House wings to talk about their priorities for the session.