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It’s time to pass the capital budget.

It’s time to pass the capital budget.

Communities across Washington ask legislators to pass the state construction budget
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Prepare for gridlock as motorists head to see eclipse

Prepare for gridlock as motorists head to see eclipse

In parts of state, traffic could resemble what’s seen during large winter storms
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From ferries to trains, Inslee looks for opportunities to partner with Japanese leaders on future…

From ferries to trains, Inslee looks for opportunities to partner w...

Gov. Jay Inslee met yesterday with Mr. Tadashi Maeda, CEO, Executive Managing Director of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation, to…
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Civil legal aid funding at risk

Civil legal aid funding at risk

Decrease in federal funding could hinder low-income Washingtonians in pursuit of justice
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One-stop job center connects military service members with employment

One-stop job center connects military service members with employment

WorkSource JBLM is first of its kind in Washington state
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Outdoor recreation economy continues to grow in Washington

Outdoor recreation economy continues to grow in Washington

National trade association calculates $26.2 billion in statewide annual economic impact
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2017 legislative session produces major achievements for Washington

2017 legislative session produces major achievements for Washington

Accomplishments include fully-funding K-12 education and a paid family leave program, but capital budget stalls
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Washington a model for seniors’ long-term care

Washington a model for seniors’ long-term care

Officials, agencies prepare for more older residents
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Washington joins multi-state effort to ramp up cybersecurity

Washington joins multi-state effort to ramp up cybersecurity

With looming threats from hackers, the dark web and ransomware, the cybersecurity world is a world that never sleeps.
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Washington welcomes its first certified autonomous vehicle pilot test

Washington welcomes its first certified autonomous vehicle pilot test

Torc Robotics ends successful cross-country trip in Washington
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Washington ranked No. 1 state for business

Washington ranked No. 1 state for business

This year’s CNBC Top States for Business ranking looks at workforce, infrastructure, quality of living, more
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Inslee signs bill to improve basic education funding for public schools

Inslee signs bill to improve basic education funding for public sch...

Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill Thursday to amply fund basic education for all students in kindergarten through 12th grade and to change how…
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A new department to better serve children, youth, families

A new department to better serve children, youth, families

Inslee signs bill to improve services for at-risk children and youth, appoints department’s director
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Washington is 5th state in nation to get paid family leave program

Washington is 5th state in nation to get paid family leave program

Beginning in 2020, workers can receive up to 12 weeks of family leave and 12 weeks of medical leave
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This Week in Photos

This Week in Photos

Images and snapshots from June 19–23rd in the Governor’s Office.
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GOP health care repeal is an unconscionable assault on working Americans

GOP health care repeal is an unconscionable assault on working Amer...

In the White House, Congress and state capitols, GOP leaders are putting tax cuts for the wealthy ahead of Americans health care
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Governor, foster care advocates make push for new children and family department

Governor, foster care advocates make push for new children and fami...

Inslee hopes to sign bill creating a system focused on preventing harm to children and promoting safe, healthy families.
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New program helps families on tight budgets afford healthy foods

New program helps families on tight budgets afford healthy foods

Complete Eats program allows SNAP participants to buy more fruits, vegetables
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On to Bonn: West Coast states accept invitation to 2017 U.N. climate convention in Germany

On to Bonn: West Coast states accept invitation to 2017 U.N. climat...

Inslee says vacuum of international leadership left by President Trump “is going to be filled by governors across the United States”
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Report: Despite progress in oral health, Washington kids still get tooth decay

Report: Despite progress in oral health, Washington kids still get ...

Problem has wide-reaching effects, especially for low-income children
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West Coast states encourage worldwide fight against ocean acidification

West Coast states encourage worldwide fight against ocean acidifica...

Acidity is on the rise, threatening coastal economies, cultural resources
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Inslee meets with Chilean President Michelle Bachelet

Inslee meets with Chilean President Michelle Bachelet

Climate change, economic challenges, natural disaster response among topics discussed
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Hands off the wheel?

Hands off the wheel?

Self-driving cars may sound futuristic, but Washington state is leading the way right now on developing autonomous vehicles that are safe…
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State works to mitigate flood damage, restore fish habitats in Chehalis River basin

State works to mitigate flood damage, restore fish habitats in Cheh...

Inslee receives update from Chehalis Basin Work Group
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Climate action: here’s what we’ve done so far.

Climate action: here’s what we’ve done so far.

When Washington D.C. fails, Washington state leads.
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